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(Beyond Pesticides, <\/em>February 23, 2023) A father\u2019s exposure to occupational (work-related) chemicals, including pesticides, around the time of his partner\u2019s pregnancy, has an association with a higher risk of infant congenital heart defects (CHDs), according to a Japanese study published in Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine<\/em><\/a>. The prevalence of infant CHDs is one of the most common genetic (congenital) diseases worldwide. However, the etiology of CHD includes both genetic and environmental factors.\u00a0Heart diseases<\/a>\u00a0are among the leading causes of death worldwide, and heart conditions are one\u00a0leading cause of disability<\/a>\u00a0in the U.S. Research, including this study, demonstrates environmental pollutant exposure can increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, including stroke, heart attack, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and cardiac arrest. Considering chemical exposure exacerbates adverse disease effects, reviews like these highlight the significance of evaluating synergism between diseases and toxic chemicals to safeguard human health. Therefore, researchers are \u201csuggesting the importance of the management of paternal occupational exposures for the prevention of infant CHDs. Further studies using biomarkers of occupational exposure are warranted.\u201d<\/p>\n

To investigate the risk of CHDs in infants, researchers in this study examine fathers\u2019 work-related exposure to toxic chemical compounds, frequency of pesticide use, and synergetic mixtures of chemical compounds. Using data from the Japan Environment and Children\u2019s Study (JECS), researchers examined 28,866 participants and estimate an odds ratio in a logic regression to demonstrate the association with paternal occupational exposures during the three months until pregnancy. The researchers gathered CHD diagnoses for infants from medical records.<\/p>\n

There are 175 diagnoses of CHD in infants with the number of fathers exposed to the following substances at least once a month: \u201c11,533 for photocopying machine\/laser printer, 10,326 for permanent markers, 8,226 for soluble paint\/inkjet printer, 6,188 for kerosene\/petroleum\/benzene\/gasoline, 4,173 for organic solvents, 3,433 for chlorine bleach\/germicide, 2,962 for engine oil, 2,931 for insecticide, 2,460 for medical sterilizing disinfectant, 1,786 for welding fumes, 1,614 for dyestuffs, 1,247 for any products containing lead-like solder, 986 for herbicide, 919 for radiation\/radioactive substances\/isotopes, 837 for lead-free solder, 341 for microbes, 319 for formalin\/formaldehyde, 301 for an agricultural chemical not listed above or unidentified, 196 for general anesthetic for surgery at a hospital, 171 for an anti-cancer drug, 147 for chromium\/arsenic\/cadmium, 88 for mercury and 833 for other chemical substances.\u201d Thus, paternal exposure to compounds in occupation may heighten the risk of infant CHDs.<\/p>\n

Numerous occupational hazards are associated with chemical exposure, especially among individuals with occupations that involve regular exposure to xenobiotic (foreign substance) compounds. For instance, the agricultural sector has a long-standing history of synthetic chemical use, which disproportionally affects farmworkers<\/a>\u2019 health. Furthermore, farmworkers\u2019\u00a0children<\/a>\u00a0are at greater risk as their immune system response is immature and especially vulnerable to stressors from pesticide exposure. Synthetic chemicals present in pesticides can accumulate in bodies, causing an amalgamation of health effects. These effects can range from heightened risks\u00a0of various cancers<\/a>\u00a0(i.e.,\u00a0prostate<\/a>, hepatic, liver, etc.) and\u00a0endocrine disruption<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0mental health<\/a>\u00a0problems (i.e.,\u00a0depression<\/a>), respiratory illnesses (asthma<\/a>), and many other\u00a0pesticide-induced diseases<\/a>. However, pesticide exposure is ubiquitous and not only confined to where applied. Pesticides and other toxic chemicals can enter homes from the workplace via clothes, shoes, and home-based personal protective equipment (PPE) and accumulate residues on laundry, on carpets, and in art\/house dust. Some cases demonstrate that when levels of chemicals transported into the house are high enough to cause an adverse health effect in a resident child or spouse. Although pesticide exposure through the skin or inhalation is most prevalent among individuals working around these toxic chemicals, the general population also experiences pesticide exposure through residues in food and water resources.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This study is one of the few studies to investigate the association between paternal occupational exposures and the risk of infant CHD and adds to the growing body of research demonstrating occupational exposure and disease risk. Additionally, this study reinforces concepts around \u201ccritical windows of exposure,\u201d which suggests that in addition to prenatal and early-life exposure to environmental toxicants, even the period right before pregnancy can increase susceptibility to adverse health impacts. Thus, a\u00a0parent\u2019s exposure<\/a>\u00a0to pesticides during these critical periods is indicative of increased childhood disease risk. The etiology or cause of childhood diseases involves the interaction of multiple components, including lifestyle and genetics. However, emerging evidence indicates that environmental contaminants like pesticides (e.g., occupational exposures, air pollution, pesticides, solvents, diet, etc.) play a role in disease etiology. Pesticide contamination is widespread in all ecosystems, and chemical compounds can accumulate in human tissues resulting in chronic health effects.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Although occupational and environmental factors, like pesticides, adversely affect human health, there are several limitations in defining real-world poisoning. Heart diseases are becoming increasingly prevalent and are the leading cause of death in the\u00a0U.S. in 2022<\/a>, followed by cancer. Therefore, understanding the risk that pesticide exposure plays in disease development is essential to consider since these chemicals can cause disproportionate health effects in individuals working in occupations like firefighters, farmworkers, and landscapers. With numerous diseases in the U.S. associated with pesticide exposure, reducing pesticide use is a critically important aspect of safeguarding public health and addressing cost burdens for local communities.<\/p>\n

Policies should enforce stricter pesticide regulations and increase research on the long-term impacts of pesticide exposure. Beyond Pesticides tracks the most recent studies on pesticide exposure through our\u00a0Pesticide-Induced Diseases Database (PIDD)<\/a>. This database supports the clear need for strategic action to shift from pesticide dependency. For more information on pesticide-related illnesses, see PIDD pages on\u00a0birth\/fetal effects<\/a>\u00a0and cardiovascular (heart) disease<\/a>, among others. Solutions like\u00a0buying<\/a>,\u00a0growing<\/a>, and supporting organic can help eliminate the extensive use of pesticides in the environment.\u00a0Organic land management<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0regenerative organic agriculture<\/a>\u00a0eliminate the need for toxic agricultural pesticides. Furthermore, given the\u00a0wide availability of nonpesticidal alternative strategies<\/a>, families and the occupational chemical industry can apply these methods to promote a safe and healthy environment, especially among chemically vulnerable individuals. For more information on how organic is the right choice for both consumers, and the farmworkers who grow our food, see the Beyond Pesticides’ webpage,\u00a0Health Benefits of Organic Agriculture<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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

Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

(Beyond Pesticides, February 23, 2023) A father\u2019s exposure to occupational (work-related) chemicals, including pesticides, around the time of his partner\u2019s pregnancy, has an association with a higher risk of infant congenital heart defects (CHDs), according to a Japanese study published in Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine. The prevalence of infant CHDs is one of the most common genetic (congenital) diseases worldwide. However, the etiology of CHD includes both genetic and environmental factors.\u00a0Heart diseases\u00a0are among the leading causes of death worldwide, and heart conditions are one\u00a0leading cause of disability\u00a0in the U.S. Research, including this study, demonstrates environmental pollutant exposure can increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, including stroke, heart attack, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and cardiac arrest. Considering chemical exposure exacerbates adverse disease effects, reviews like these highlight the significance of evaluating synergism between diseases and toxic chemicals to safeguard human health. Therefore, researchers are \u201csuggesting the importance of the management of paternal occupational exposures for the prevention of infant CHDs. Further studies using biomarkers of occupational exposure are warranted.\u201d To investigate the risk of CHDs in infants, researchers in this study examine fathers\u2019 work-related exposure to toxic chemical compounds, frequency of pesticide use, and synergetic mixtures of chemical compounds. 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