Pesticide exposure linked to higher risk of ALS, research finds

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Cases of the neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, have risen in the U.S. over the last decade.
Tractor spraying pesticides on soybean field with sprayer at sunset, the sun shining through the tractor illuminates the spray particles
The analysis is part of a growing body of evidence connecting pesticide exposure to a higher risk of various health issues, like rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson’s disease and certain cancers.fotokostic / Getty Images

People whose jobs expose them to pesticides have about a 60% higher risk of developing the neurodegenerative disease ALS, new research has found.

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