Tag: agriculture safety
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Farmers Under Pressure: Parkinson’s Link to Pesticides Sparks U.S. Outcry
Introduction: A Growing Crisis in the Fields Across rural America, thousands of farmers are facing a troubling health crisis: Parkinson’s disease, a progressive brain disorder, appears disproportionately among those who work the land and handle pesticides. Local families describe a troubling pattern—early tremors, muscle stiffness, and a slowing of daily tasks—paired with growing concerns that…
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Parkinson’s and Pesticide Exposure: Farmers at Risk
Why Parkinson’s Is on the Minds of Farmers In farm towns across the United States, thousands of farmers face a troubling health reality: Parkinson’s disease is no longer a distant concern within medical journals. It is a lived experience for many, a condition that began with subtle signs and progressed into a disabling chronic illness.…