How pesticides affects groups of people?
Many pesticides are linked with health problems in humans. Some are acutely toxic; others may cause longer term health problems including cancer and reproductive problems. Many people who have been exposed report severe allergies and chronic conditions such as ME. Some of these health problems are rare, but extremely distressing and debilitating for sufferers. Chronic conditions are difficult to trace conclusively to a particular chemical. Recent scientific evidence points to the harmful effects of pesticides on people’s health, especially that of children and other vulnerable groups. Relatively low doses of hazardous pesticides can seriously affect human health, have long-term effects and may be a factor in the occurrence of various diseases including cancer, neurodevelopmental disorders, Parkinson’s and respiratory problems. Substantial legislative measures are therefore needed to protect human health and to address the special vulnerability of children, women of child-bearing age an
