By Theodora Filis A new study links Organophosphate Pesticides (a compound marketed by many of the world’s major agrochemical companies) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD is thought to affect 3% to 7% of American children, with boys affected more heavily than girls. A recent study, reported in the journal of Environmental Health Perspectives, examines the effects of both prenatal and childhood exposure to the pesticides which are widely used in the United States to control insects on food crops. EPA documents show that babies and children under five can ingest levels of the insecticide through food and water that exceed levels the agency considers safe. A growing body of evidence is suggesting that exposure to organophosphate pesticides (OPs) is a prime cause of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD. The findings are considered plausible to many experts because the pesticides are designed to attack the nervous systems of inse
It is imperative we all pay attention to the impact of our collective and personal actions on the environment. During the next decade, our global community will be unable to deal effectively with the formidable environmental challenges posed by decades of environmental mismanagement. There are many environmental issues I write about in this blog, some will scare you, and it is my hope, these articles will give you a reason to question and search for answers.