Pesticides May Boost Parkinson’s Disease Risk, IRCCS University Hospital San Matteo Foundation Study

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Dr. James Bower, a neurologist from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, said the finding is consistent with previous research but the study still can’t prove that pesticides cause people to develop the neurological condition.

“We’re definitely learning that Parkinson’s disease is not caused by one thing. We’re finding a lot of risks for Parkinson’s and pesticides are just one of many,” said Bower, who wasn’t involved with the new study.

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