Study Links Living Near Golf Courses to Higher Parkinson's Risk
- People living within a mile of a golf course have a 126% higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open.
- Researchers at the Barrow Neurological Institute found that pesticide exposure from golf courses is linked to increased Parkinson's risk.
- The research tracked Parkinson's diagnoses in Olmsted County, Minnesota, and found a clear pattern between proximity to golf courses and increased disease risk.
- Experts urge a reevaluation of pesticide usage in residential areas to protect public health from preventable risks.
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Living Within 1 Mile Of These Places Doubles Parkinson’s Risk: What To Know In RI
Living Within A Mile Of RI Golf Courses Doubles Risk Of Parkinson's - Cranston, RI - The researchers found that living within one mile of a golf course more than doubles a person's risk of this disease.
Study Claims Living Near A Golf Course Increases Risk Of Developing Parkinson's Disease
White-Golf-Ball-On-Green-Golf-Course-At-Sunset A new study links living near golf courses with an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. Not everyone is buying it though. The researchers believe that the rampant use of pesticides on fairways and greens, and the subsequent exposure to these toxic chemicals, are to blame for a higher incidence of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in golf course residents. According to the study led by Brittany Krzyzanowski…
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