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Chemicals released by wear in climbing shoes can lead to lung problems for climbers in indoor environments

The colorful holds at the climbing gym collect rubber scuffs from the sole, which also enters the air. Credit: Aaron Kinty/Cemetery People who climb indoors are doing something for their health. However, climbing shoes contain chemicals of concern that can enter climbers’ lungs through scuffs on the soles. In a recent study, researchers from the University of Vienna and EPFL…