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HEALTHJun 5 · 10:00 UTCTEXAS TRIBUNEBy Daisy Yuhas, Public Health Watch

Parkinson’s disease is consistently linked to pesticide exposure, putting Rio Grande Valley farmworkers at risk

Parkinson’s disease is consistently linked to pesticide exposure, with Rio Grande Valley farmworkers and nearby residents facing heightened risk. The Rio Grande Valley’s 6,000+ farmworkers, including those in Edinburg, Texas, where onions are grown, are exposed to pesticides that may increase Parkinson’s disease risk.

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