Research based in California found that pregnant women living in agricultural areas who are exposed to certain pesticides may be at ⬆️risk of her child developing brain/nervous system tumors. #CaliforniaChildrenEnvironmentalHealthMonth Read more: https://t.co/r5tyY8WONV https://t.co/pnmAylaiXM
Residential proximity to pesticide application as a risk factor for childhood central nervous system tumors.
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The social discussions predominantly highlight the potential health risks of pesticide exposure, with phrases like 'risk factor for childhood tumors' and mentions of specific pesticides such as bromacil and thiophanate-methyl, which reflect concern and acknowledgment of scientific findings. The tone of the discussions creates a sense of urgency and importance, emphasizing the need for further research and policy actions.
Most discussions agree that the research indicates a link between pesticide exposure and childhood brain tumors, emphasizing the significance of proximity and specific chemicals.
The discussions reflect a moderate interest, with users showing curiosity about the health implications and the risks posed to children in agricultural areas.
Participants engage by sharing their thoughts on farming practices, environmental health, and the importance of regulatory measures, indicating active but not deeply detailed involvement.
The collective importance given to these findings suggests that the discussion perceives this research as influential in guiding health policies and raising public awareness.
Abstract in brief
- The study investigated whether living close to agricultural pesticide applications increases the risk of childhood central nervous system tumors, focusing on children under 6 in rural California from 1998 to 2011.
- It found that certain pesticides, like bromacil, thiophanatemethyl, triforine, and kresoxim methyl, were associated with higher risks of specific brain tumor types such as diffuse astrocytoma and ependymoma.
- Overall, the research suggests that prenatal exposure to specific pesticides through proximity to agricultural spraying may contribute to the development of these childhood brain tumors.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyPregnant women living in agricultural areas who are exposed to certain pesticides may be at increased risk of her child developing central brain/nervous system tumors. @CCPRatUCLA #NICHDImpact https://t.co/r5tyY8FdWn https://t.co/idgZqGCJFq
RT @PopResearchCtrs: Research based in California found that pregnant women living in agricultural areas who are exposed to certain pestici…
RT @PopResearchCtrs: Research based in California found that pregnant women living in agricultural areas who are exposed to certain pestici…
#cancer #oncology #neurology #neuroscience #pediatrics Medulloblastoma, ependymoma, and astrocytoma are associated with specific pesticides. Residential proximity to pesticide application as a risk factor for childhood central nervous system tumors . https://t.co/UdbfqPvipX
#braincancer #braintumor #braintumour #brain #tumor Medulloblastoma, ependymoma, and astrocytoma are associated with specific pesticides. Residential proximity to pesticide application as a risk factor for childhood central nervous system tumors . https://t.co/UdbfqPvipX
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#braincancer #braintumor #braintumour #brain #tumor Medulloblastoma, ependymoma, and astrocytoma are associated with specific pesticides. Residential proximity to pesticide application as a risk factor for childhood central nervous system tumors . https://t.co/UdbfqPvipX
#cancer #oncology #neurology #neuroscience #pediatrics Medulloblastoma, ependymoma, and astrocytoma are associated with specific pesticides. Residential proximity to pesticide application as a risk factor for childhood central nervous system tumors . https://t.co/UdbfqPvipX
RT @PopResearchCtrs: Research based in California found that pregnant women living in agricultural areas who are exposed to certain pestici…
RT @PopResearchCtrs: Research based in California found that pregnant women living in agricultural areas who are exposed to certain pestici…
RT @PopResearchCtrs: Research based in California found that pregnant women living in agricultural areas who are exposed to certain pestici…
Research based in California found that pregnant women living in agricultural areas who are exposed to certain pesticides may be at ⬆️risk of her child developing brain/nervous system tumors. #CaliforniaChildrenEnvironmentalHealthMonth Read more: https://t.co/r5tyY8WONV https://t.co/pnmAylaiXM
Pregnant women living in agricultural areas who are exposed to certain pesticides may be at increased risk of her child developing central brain/nervous system tumors. @CCPRatUCLA #NICHDImpact https://t.co/r5tyY8FdWn https://t.co/idgZqGCJFq
elevated risk of tumors associated with exposure to bromacil, thiophanate-methyl, triforine, kresoxim methyl, chlorothalonil, propiconazole, dimethoate, and linuron. @CCPRatUCLA #NICHDImpact https://t.co/RjTmqQ3nQS
Pregnant women living in agricultural areas who are exposed to certain pesticides may be at increased risk of her child developing central brain/nervous system tumors. @CCPRatUCLA #NICHDImpact https://t.co/r5tyY8WONV https://t.co/X7cxdNsQAs
@SpudSlingsby @FarmerAndyH @Jes_Squirrell @Ben__Adamss @BeaumontRobert @farmingGeorge @agricontract @DavidButler34 @WeedingTech @Riverford @geetiesingh @peterk69 11/? “Residential proximity to pesticide application as a risk factor for childhood central nervous system tumors.” 2021. It found exposure to certain pesticides during pregnancy from living within 2.5 miles of spraying may increase risk of childhood central nervous system tumors
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