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(Beyond Pesticides<\/em>, November 25, 2020) New research from the Centre for Environment and Occupational Health Research at the University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa,\u00a0finds<\/a>\u00a0a link between pesticide exposure and adverse neurological symptoms among children and adolescents living in agricultural areas. Considering the etiology (cause) of many brain and neurological disorders are unknown, research like this is significant for understanding how pesticide exposure promotes disease development, especially among vulnerable populations. Researcher notes, \u201cChildren who indicate activities related to pesticide exposure may be at higher risk for developing headaches and lower cognitive performance in the domains of attention, memory and processing speed. […]Given [the] history and socio-economic divide to the farm laborers, [\u2026]future interventions should aim to reduce the health risks of these vulnerable populations, including their children.\u201d<\/p>\n

The study demonstrates that there is a relationship between pesticide exposure from various farm-related and leisure activities and headaches and neurocognitive functioning (i.e., autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), lower intelligence (IQ), and harmful social behavior and behavioral regulation) in children and adolescents. To assess which farm-related\/leisure activities concerning pesticide exposure cause cognitive symptoms, researchers administered a questionnaire addressing child pesticide handling, direct consumption of field crops, interaction with field adjacent water sources, and noticeable pesticide spraying events. Researchers used the Cambridge Automated Neuropsychological Battery (CANTAB)\u2014an iPad-based cognitive assessment tool\u2014 to assess neurocognitive performance (i.e., memory, attention, and processing speed). Headache severity measurements used the standard Headache Impact Test (HIT-6) tool.<\/p>\n

The results demonstrate a link between headache severity and pesticide exposure-related farm activities as all activities increase the severity score. Neurocognitive results show an overall negative association with pesticide exposure-related activities, lowering multitasking skills, with direct fieldwork contributing to lower spatial memory, and impaired associated learning. Individuals who eat crops grown with chemical-intensive practices have slower motor-visual functioning and processing.<\/p>\n

Pesticide use is widespread and direct exposure from applications or indirect exposure from residues pose a threat to human health. Children are more vulnerable to the impact of pesticides as their bodies are still developing. Many\u00a0studies<\/a>\u00a0demonstrate that exposure to pesticides, such as organophosphate insecticides like chlorpyrifos, have endocrine disruption properties that induce neurotoxicity via\u00a0acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibition<\/a>. Furthermore, a mother\u2019s exposure to environmental toxicants while pregnant can increase the likelihood of developmental disabilities as most developmental disabilities begin\u00a0before birth<\/a>. A plethora of studies not only link childhood pesticide exposure to lower IQ but\u00a0prenatal<\/a>\u00a0pesticide exposure, even more so. The number of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities is\u00a0increasing<\/a>\u00a0in the U.S., and many children in rural areas\u2014where pesticide use is most prevalent\u2014have a higher rate of neurological disabilities. Therefore, it is essential to effectively monitor and assess pesticide exposure for the sake of human health.<\/p>\n

This study adds to the growing\u00a0body of research<\/a>\u00a0supporting a link between cognitive performance among children with frequent exposure to pesticides. Furthermore, this study is one of the first of its kind to address activities associated with pesticide exposure among youth. Children living on or in proximity to farms are more likely to encounter these toxic chemicals from performing farm-related activities (i.e., storing\/handling pesticides, fieldwork) or leisure activities around farms (i.e., swimming in nearby contaminated water, eating crops from the field). Pesticides can have various impacts on cognitive function that are not easily classifiable with exposure-response. Headaches are the most common symptom of pesticide applications, but exposure can have confounding impacts on human health as\u00a0headaches often accompany<\/a>\u00a0other pesticide poising symptoms.<\/p>\n

The authors of the study conclude that the results warrant \u201cstricter control on management, storage, packaging, and several processes after sales of pesticide. . . Given that these participants are not in occupation, a recommendation is to implement an educational program on pesticide-related activities in schools and to learn from current interventions and their effectiveness.\u201d<\/p>\n

It is essential to know and understand the implications that pesticide use and exposure have on human health, especially if pesticides increase the risk of developing chronic diseases, particularly among vulnerable individuals. Studies related to pesticides and brain\/nervous system disorders can aid in future hearth health research to understand the underlying mechanisms that cause changes in neurological function or structure. Protect vulnerable communities by telling your congressional representative and senators that\u00a0EPA must protect farmworkers and their children from toxic pesticide exposure<\/a>. To learn more about farmworker protection, please visit Beyond Pesticide\u2019s\u00a0Agricultural Justice<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n

Beyond Pesticides tracks the most recent news and studies related to pesticides through the\u00a0Daily News Blog<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Pesticide Induced Diseases Database (PIDD)<\/a>. This database supports the clear need for strategic action to shift away from pesticide dependency. For more information on the multiple health harms pesticides can cause, see PIDD pages on\u00a0brain and nervous system disorders<\/a>,\u00a0endocrine disruption<\/a>,\u00a0cancer<\/a>, and other diseases.<\/p>\n

Additionally,\u00a0buying<\/a>,\u00a0growing<\/a>, and supporting organic can help eliminate the extensive use of pesticides in agriculture and the environment. Organic agriculture has many\u00a0health<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0environmental<\/a>\u00a0benefits, which curtail the need for chemical-intensive agricultural practices. For more information on how organic is the right choice for both consumers and the farmworkers who grow our food, see Beyond Pesticides webpage,\u00a0Health Benefits of Organic Agriculture<\/a>. Support organic agriculture today by telling\u00a0the Biden transition team to harness the power of organic to combat climate change.<\/a><\/p>\n

All unattributed positions and opinions in this piece are those of Beyond Pesticides.<\/em><\/p>\n

Source: UCT<\/a><\/p>\n

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[…]Given [the] history and socio-economic divide to the farm laborers, [\u2026]future interventions should aim to reduce the health risks of these vulnerable populations, including their children.\u201d The study demonstrates that there is a relationship between pesticide exposure from various farm-related and leisure activities and headaches and neurocognitive functioning (i.e., autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), lower intelligence (IQ), and harmful social behavior and behavioral regulation) in children and adolescents. 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