Another 3 Common Pesticides Are Now Linked To Parkinson’s Disease Risk

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Three more pesticides commonly used in the United States have now been linked to heightened Parkinson’s risk. Image for illustration purposes
Three more pesticides commonly used in the United States have now been linked to heightened Parkinson’s risk. Image for illustration purposes

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  • Parkinson’s disease prevalence is growing fast, and similar to some other neurological conditions, its causes are unclear. 
  • The potential impact of chemicals that are toxic to neurons in the part of the brain affected by Parkinson’s disease has been investigated since the 1980s. 
  • Despite this, many chemicals, particularly pesticides and herbicides that are known to pose a risk, are still used in many parts of the world. 
  • Researchers have now identified a risk of Parkinson’s disease associated with exposure to 14 pesticides. 

Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growingTrusted Source neurological disorder in the world at present, and the reason why is unclear.

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