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Investigate the Link Between Pesticides and Parkinson's Disease

Target: President Obama
Sponsored by: Care2
A study recently published in the Archives of Neurology found a link between use of pesticides in a person's occupation and development of Parkinson's disease. In fact, three chemical compounds were found to be associated with a three-fold increase in risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

In the study, researchers wrote: "Occupational use of pesticides was associated with an almost 80 percent greater risk of parkinsonism. Growing evidence suggests a causal association between pesticide use and parkinsonism."

Such scientific data cannot be ignored! Urge President Obama to ask the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to investigate a link between occupational pesticide use and American workers -- and develop new policies to protect workers accordingly.
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Dear President Obama,

A study recently published in the Archives of Neurology found a link between use of pesticides in a person's occupation and development of Parkinson's disease. In fact, three chemical compounds were found to be associated with a three-fold increase in risk of developing Parkinson's disease. I urge you to ask the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to investigate a link between occupational pesticide use and American workers -- and develop new policies to protect workers accordingly.

In the study, researchers wrote: "Occupational use of pesticides was associated with an almost 80 percent greater risk of parkinsonism. Growing evidence suggests a causal association between pesticide use and parkinsonism."

Pesticides are widely used across the agricultural sector -- and if we are exposing our agricultural workers to an increased likelihood of developing Parkinson's disease, we must investigate this and develop proper safety policies! I urge you to contact OSHA about this research today.

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We took action on “Investigate the Link Between Pesticides and Parkinson's Disease”!
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5:57 pm PST, Feb 9, Jim Owiecki, Illinois
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5:53 pm PST, Feb 9, Florence Schwartz, California
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5:53 pm PST, Feb 9, Andrew Dean, Washington
Those who work in the fields already face harsh work conditions; their health should not be compromised simply to increase a company's profit margin.
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5:53 pm PST, Feb 9, Michelle Miller, Massachusetts
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5:52 pm PST, Feb 9, Mark Larsen, Illinois
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5:22 pm PST, Feb 9, Joanne Calhoun, Washington
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5:21 pm PST, Feb 9, Ellen Presnell, North Carolina
We need to prevent this disabling condition and protect our environment.
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5:21 pm PST, Feb 9, Cathy Kramer, Illinois
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