Pesticide

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Contents 1 More Specific Terms 2 Introduction 3 Epidemiology 4 Pathology 5 More General Terms 6 Additional Terms 7 References

More Specific Terms

• bronopol (Gold-Bloc)
• chloroxylenol; 4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol
• organophosphate
• piperonyl butoxide
• pyrethrin
• pyrethrum

Introduction

• Includes insecticides. Also see organophosphate

Epidemiology

• diet is the main source of pesticide exposure in children & adults without occupational exposure

Pathology

• exposure may be risk factor for Parkinson's disease
• exposure may be risk factor for ADHD ( attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder)

More General Terms

• toxin (hazardous material)

Additional Terms

• herbicide

References

1. Bouchard MF et al Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Urinary Metabolites of Organophosphate Pesticides Pediatrics published online May 17, 2010 <PubMed> PMID: [1] <Internet> [2]
2. Pesticides: NIH Institute and Center Resources [3]

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