Worth worrying about?

[ABC-life10]

Recently read a study published by Jama Network Open that found higher Parkinson's rates near golf courses likely due to pesticide exposure. If this is true, how do people living nearby protect themselves? Is avoiding groundwater enough or is there more to consider?

 

[ZeroLawnZone]

For years, it's been clear that people living close to farms or fields are exposed to harmful pesticides. Unfortunaetly, this info often gets pushed aside because businessess prioritize their profits over people's health

 

[ABC-life10]

For years, it's been clear that people living close to farms or fields are exposed to harmful pesticides. Unfortunaetly, this info often gets pushed aside because businessess prioritize their profits over people's health

Yeah, that tracks. The study mentioned a pretty sharp jump in Parkinson's odds for folks living within a mile of a course, and it got worse when groundwater risk was high. Makes me wonder how much of that exposure is airborne, too, not just through drinking water. Did you ever come across anything about air drift from spraying? Feels like we're only scratching the surface here.

 

[falcetto]

Jama study stirred up a lot of concern.
Groundwater seems to be the biggest risk, so a good carbon or RO filter is a smart move. I'd also keep an eye on spray schedules if you can, close windows during those times, and maybe push the course toward safer turf practices.