Pesticides: Exposure to pesticides can lead to a range of health problems, including cancer, neurological problems, and reproductive issues. For example:
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A study published in Environmental Health Perspectives found that exposure to pesticides during pregnancy was associated with a higher risk of autism in children. (https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/ehp.1307044)
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The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified the pesticide glyphosate as a probable human carcinogen. (https://www.iarc.fr/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/MonographVolume112-1.pdf)
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A review of the scientific literature published in the Journal of Environmental Science and Health concluded that there is evidence linking pesticide exposure to increased risk of Parkinson's disease. (https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10934529.2018.1481822)