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How Much Paraquat Exposure Is Linked to Developing Parkinson’s Disease?
For decades, Paraquat dichloride has been a staple in American agriculture. It is a powerful herbicide used to clear weeds from farms, orchards, and plantations across the country. But behind its effectiveness lies a dark reality: Paraquat is highly toxic to humans. While its immediate dangers—like fatal poisoning from ingestion—have been known for a long time, a more insidious threat has emerged in recent years.
Mounting scientific evidence links chronic Paraquat exposure to the development of Parkinson’s Disease, a progressive and incurable neurological disorder.