The inadequacy of current pesticide regulations for protecting brain health: the case of glyphosate and Parkinson's disease
Bastiaan R. Bloem, Tjitske Boonstra
Abstract
Parkinson's disease is undergoing the fastest rise in prevalence among neurological diseases worldwide.1 This growth is caused in part by exposure to environmental toxicants, with a particular concern revolving around exposure to pesticides. Many pesticides cause nigrostriatal cell death and produce parkinsonian signs in exposed animals. Moreover, farmers have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease.1
Topics & Concepts
Parkinson's diseaseGlyphosatePesticideCurrent (fluid)DiseaseRisk analysis (engineering)BusinessEnvironmental healthNeuroscienceMedicineBiologyBiotechnologyEngineeringPathologyEcologyElectrical engineeringPesticide and Herbicide Environmental StudiesPesticide Exposure and ToxicityAgricultural safety and regulations