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Although they are ostensibly used to protect our food supply, the negative health effects of pesticides may indicate that they do more harm than good. The use of chemicals to control pests has gone on for over a century, and only in the 1970s did the public begin to be aware of the potentially devastating effects of pesticide when ingested. As people continue to learn more about the possible adverse effects of pesticide exposure, they can work to protect themselves and their children.
The most well known effects of pesticide are cancer-related. While certain types cancer are believed to be health effects of pesticide exposure, there are other health problems that many scientists believe are linked to pesticides. Some adverse effects of pesticide include brain and nerve damage, developmental problems, and hormone interference. People who have pesticide related problems often suffer from effects of pesticide exposure that occurred through the ingestion of food, exposure to airborne particles both in buildings and outdoors, and through contaminated soil or water.
Children are much more likely to suffer the effects of pesticide exposure, both because of their increased likelihood of exposure and their bodies'' reactions to the effects of pesticide. Children tend to spend more time outdoors and on the floor, and are smaller, with faster metabolisms than adults. This means that their bodies are unable to deal with the effects of pesticide exposure in as efficient a manner as adults, in addition to having a lower tolerance for similar amounts of pesticides. In addition, apples are frequently linked with health effects of pesticides, and children consume more apples and products such as applesauce and apple juice, increasing their chances for exposure.
To reduce the likelihood that you or your loved ones will suffer adverse health effects of pesticides, thoroughly wash all produce before eating, store any household pesticides appropriately and out of reach of children, and know the warning signs for effects of pesticide exposure. Many people also decide to eat only organically grown produce, and to refrain from using chemical pesticides in and around their own homes. For those who suspect that they or their loved ones are suffering as a result of the effects of pesticide, contacting an attorney may help to understand their legal rights.
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