"Link Between Everyday Chemicals and Parkinson's Disease in Western U.S."

A study presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 76th Annual Meeting has linked the use of pesticides and herbicides in farming to higher rates of Parkinson’s disease in the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains region of the U.S. The research found that certain chemicals, including simazine, atrazine, and lindane, were associated with an increased risk of the disease, with those in counties with the highest exposure being more likely to develop Parkinson’s. The study highlights the need for further research and potential reduction in pesticide usage to mitigate the risk of Parkinson’s disease.