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Medical Conditions Linked to Pesticides Pesticide Facts

WEBScientific evidence shows that normal exposure to pesticides does not cause diseases or adverse conditions. Scientific evidence shows that normal exposure to pesticides does …

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Pesticide Side Effects Pesticides & Human Health Pesticide Facts

WEBHuman exposure to pesticides is orders of magnitude lower than exposure to common, natural and more potent endocrine-active substances like sugar, caffeine and soy …

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Pesticides Contribute to Infectious Disease Prevention and Public …

WEBPesticides not only prevent the transmission of vector-borne illness in people, but also significantly improve food security by preventing insect-borne diseases in plants …

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‘Pest MD:’ Medical Doctor Finds Cures in Agriculture

WEBAccording to research, [1] 99.99 percent of pesticides consumed fall into this category and are commonly found in concentrations thousands of times higher than …

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Farmers, Pesticides and Cancer Pesticide Health Effects Pesticide …

WEBIt’s because farming does have unique exposures and health risks. Certainly, one of the most accepted carcinogenic exposures is to sunlight. Daily …

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Pesticides and Parkinson's Disease Pesticide Facts

WEBThere have also been cases of parkinsonism (symptoms) in agricultural workers. 1 The results vary for studies of pesticides per se and Parkinson’s disease. 2, 3, 4 The …

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Vulnerable People & Pesticide Exposure Pesticide Facts

WEBThese sensitive exposure times and vulnerable populations apply to all potential areas of concern for human health but they are often associated with potential endocrine …

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Pesticide Exposure and Birth Defects Pesticide Facts

WEBReproductive disorders are a broad category relating to problems becoming pregnant, maintaining pregnancy and delivering a healthy child at term. The underlying causes of …

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The Effects of Pesticides on the Endocrine System Pesticide Facts

WEBHormones were discovered about 100 years ago and scientists have been looking at their impact on living species ever since. More recently, such investigation has …

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Cancer Risk of Natural vs. Synthetic Pesticides Pesticide Facts

WEBThe tenet of toxicology, “the dose makes the poison,” means that every chemical at some level can become toxic as well as safe.This applies to both natural …

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Importance & Benefits of Pesticides

WEBPesticides can prolong the life of crops and prevent post-harvest losses. Currently, about 925 million people around the world – one in seven of us – are going hungry. To reduce …

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Pesticides and Endocrine-Related Diseases Pesticide Facts

WEBConcerns have been raised about increasing incidence of endocrine-related human diseases and conditions and the role that endocrine disruptors may play. Pesticides …

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Innovation = Safety + Efficacy of Pesticides Pesticide Facts

WEBSignificant improvements in the safety and efficacy pesticides as well as the number and variety of offerings, including biological pesticides. In the past 60 years, …

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The Link Between Pesticides and Diabetes & Obesity Pesticide Facts

WEBIt is well established that obesity and diabetes are correlated. But pesticides are not clearly linked to either condition. The evidence is stronger that pesticides play a role in making …

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Pesticide Applicator Safety Effects of Pesticide Exposure

WEBPesticide companies continuously improve pesticide packaging for safety and efficacy. The crop protection industry puts in place safety measures to prevent accidental or …

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The Link Between Pesticides and Autism Pesticide Facts

WEBAutism is a spectrum of conditions characterized by deficits in social communication and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior. While the cause is unknown, genetics likely …

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Pesticides Needed to Fight Worst Pests Like Desert Locusts in Africa

WEBPesticides always help farmers combat insects, weeds and diseases in crops, but they really prove their mettle when fighting the worst pests. Case in point, …

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Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) Pesticide Toxicity Pesticide …

WEBTherefore, products with high toxicity – known as highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs) – are prioritized from a regulatory standpoint. Still, all pesticides are intensively tested and …

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