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Pesticide Action Network North America has conducted a new review of the recent literature on the impact of pesticide use on children's health.
According to the report, the existing research suggests that:
- There is a link between pesticide use and the increase in childhood rates of autism, attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity disorder.
- There is strong evidence of a link between pesticides and certain health outcomes, including certain childhood cancers.
- Pesticides may contribute to childhood asthma, obesity and diabetes.
- Even very low levels of exposure to pesticides can cause health harms, especially at certain times of life, e.g., in the womb and during early childhood.
For more information, read the report in full:
