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Pesticide exposure at work may increase motor neurone disease risk – new study
"A new study, published today, has found that being exposed to pesticide at work can increase the risk of developing ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) by 61–71%. The study brings together the findings of eight other studies – but not all of them assess risk in the same way. Here’s why we need to interpret the findings with caution....Overall, the study supports the case that being exposed to pesticide at work increases your risk of developing ALS." >>
https://theconversation.com/pesticide-exposure-at-work-may-increase-motor-neurone-disease-risk-new-study-289043
#pesticides #fungicides #herbicides #insecticides #harm #OHS #work #NeuroDegenerativeDiseases #conservation #weeding #councils #HorticulturalIndustry #ALS