From
WebWire:
A new study published in the journal Therapeutic Drug Monitoring reports a potential connection between
organophosphate pesticides and lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Organophosphate pesticides are commonly used in homes to kill pests. According to the report there is no direct evidence the cancer is caused by the pesticides, but it does reveal a possible strong link.
Earlier this year the journal Pediatrics also published a study that reported that pesticide exposure in children seams to boost the chances that children will be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study found that children with high levels of pesticides in their urine had almost double the risks of having ADHD.