WHAT TO KNOW: CHLORPYRIFOS AND PARKINSON’S DISEASE
Approximately one million Americans are living with Parkinson’s disease – a neurological disorder that causes tremors, stiffness, slowed movement and serious disruptions to daily life. Chlorpyrifos is a pesticide that was primarily sold under the brand names Lorsban and Dursban as well as others. It has been applied widely for decades on commercial farms, golf courses, and other sites until 2021 when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency attempted to ban its use on food crops. New research now indicates that exposure to Chlorpyrifos significantly increases the risk of Parkinson’s disease.
A NEW STUDY LINKS CHLORPYRIFOS EXPOSURE TO PARKINSON’S DISEASE
A new study, published in Molecular Neurodegeneration, set out to answer a simple but important question: does exposure to Chlorpyrifos increase a person’s risk of developing Parkinson’s disease? To do this, they looked at people who live and work in agricultural areas of California. They compared people who had Parkinson’s disease with similar people who did not. They also ran additional tests in animals to better understand how this chemical might affect the brain.
The researchers found that people who had exposure to Chlorpyrifos were much more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease than people who were not exposed. In fact, exposure to Chlorpyrifos more than doubled the risk of Parkinson’s disease of some individuals who were exposed. In their laboratory studies, animals exposed to Chlorpyrifos showed problems with movement and damage to the same types of brain cells that are lost in Parkinson’s disease. The study provides strong evidence that Chlorpyrifos increases the risk of Parkinson’s disease and directly damages the brain.
JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS
The new study adds powerful scientific support to claims that Chlorpyrifos pesticides pose serious risks to human health. At Wool Trial Law, we are committed to helping individuals understand their legal rights with respect to Parkinson’s disease and Chlorpyrifos exposure. Our team understands how life-altering a Parkinson’s diagnosis can be and is committed to holding pesticide manufacturers accountable when their products have caused harm.
If you or a loved one was exposed to Chlorpyrifos pesticides like Lorsban and Dursban, anddeveloped Parkinson’s disease, you may have a claim to pursue a lawsuit. We encourage you to contact Wool Trial Law as soon as possible for a free evaluation.