Exposure to pesticides can cause Parkinson's

Exposure to pesticides can cause Parkinson's

"Exposure to pesticides can cause Parkinson's

By Andy Coghlan, Special Report from New Scientist Print Edition, May 26, 2005

SUSPICIONS that pesticides could cause Parkinson's disease have been strengthened. The more pesticide you are exposed to, the higher your risk of developing the disease, say investigators who have studied almost 3000 people in five European countries. The results reinforce the need for amateur gardeners and farmers alike to wear protective equipment when spraying pesticides, the team concludes."

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