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Research shows that pesticide exposure significantly raises the risk of developing Parkinson's Disease. 
 
Studies out of Harvard and the Mayo Clinic both come to this conclusion, with the risk being highest for those exposed to pesticides in the course of their work, such as farmers and ranchers.  
 
Further, autopsy studies show that common pesticides known as organochlorines stayed in brain tissue for years after exposure. 
 
The level of this chemical was higher in patients with Parkinson's than in patients with other types of brain diseases such as Alzheimer's or in those without brain dysfunction. 
 
Pesticides in question include DDT, chlordane, lindane and toxaphene. The industrial pollutant PCB is also related to this chemical family. 
 

Link Added to Pesticide-Parkinson's Chain

MedPage Today - 6/26/2006 11:55 AM

BOSTON, June 26 — Exposure to pesticides increases the risk of Parkinson's disease by about 70%, researchers here reported.
 

 
Among more than 140,000 men and women followed through 2001 as part of a cancer prevention study, those who reported being exposed to pesticides or herbicides before 1982 had a 70% higher rate of Parkinson's disease 10 to 20 years after the initial exposure, reported Alberto Ascherio, M.D., Dr.Ph., of the Harvard School of Public Health, and colleagues.
 
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Comment On: Research Shows Link Between Parkinson's and Pesticide Exposure
Posted by Patty on 1/5/2007 | Filed Under: Parkinson's Disease

My father lived in Cape Coral and Fort Myers Florida for 20 years and has Parkinsons disease...his wife, sister and brother-in-law all suffer severe tremors. Is there any legal action they may participate in, given they believe their symptoms are a direct result of the aerial chemical spraying in their area? Thanks, Patty


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