Which neurodegenerative conditions are linked to chronic, low-level pesticide exposure?
Parkinson’s disease and potentially Alzheimer’s disease.
Research investigating the long-term health consequences of repeated, low-intensity exposure to pesticides has drawn specific associations with certain debilitating neurological disorders. Chronic contact is frequently implicated in raising the risk profile for developing progressive neurodegenerative conditions later in life. Specifically, Parkinson’s disease has been strongly implicated, and there is ongoing suspicion regarding potential links to Alzheimer’s disease. This concern arises because many pesticides are inherently neurotoxic, often designed to disrupt insect nervous systems, and this toxicity can translate into damage to human neurological function over extended periods, sometimes manifesting as impairments in memory, concentration, and motor skills.
