Pesticides are chemicals used to kill insects, weeds and other pests. They can be sprayed on plants or soils, or applied directly to insects. Pesticides can help protect crops and crops, but they can also be dangerous to health.
Pesticides can enter the body through inhalation, ingestion or absorption through the skin. Once in the body, they can have harmful effects on health. Pesticides can cause problems with breathing, vision, nausea, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, seizures and even death. People exposed to pesticides can also develop cancers, birth defects, neurodegenerative diseases and hormonal disorders.
Children are particularly sensitive to the harmful effects of pesticides. Their immune systems are still developing, they absorb pesticides more easily through their skin and lungs, and they have more time to develop pesticide-related diseases.
Pregnant women and infants exposed to pesticides may also be affected. Pesticides can cross the placenta and reach the fetus, which can lead to birth defects, stunted growth and neurodevelopmental disorders. Pesticides can also be transmitted through breast milk and affect infant development.
It is therefore important to reduce exposure to this type of product.
What are pesticides?
Pesticides are chemicals that have long been used to stop insect pests. They are composed of several components, including active molecules. These molecules can have different effects on health, including fertility and embryo development.
Long-term health effects of pesticides
Pesticides have long-term health effects. They can alter the endocrine system, causing a change in pregnant women or children born from exposed parents. They can also alter immune systems, leading to allergies or an increased risk of certain types of cancer.
Alternatives to pesticides
Alternatives to pesticides are essential if we want to protect our health. These may include the use of natural products, such as herbs, flowers or fruits. These products do not contain pesticides and are not likely to affect our health.
Pesticide control
Pesticide control is essential. In particular, it makes it possible to protect our environment and our fellow citizens. It is important to learn about the products and risks of pesticides, and to choose the most appropriate alternatives to our needs.
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What are the health effects of pesticides?
Pesticides are chemicals used to control insects, weeds and plant diseases. They can also be used to kill pests. Pesticides can be hazardous to human and animal health, and can pollute air, water and soil.
The health effects of pesticides depend on the toxicity of the pesticide, the dose to which a person is exposed and the duration of exposure. Pesticides can cause acute symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache and fatigue. Pesticide exposures can also cause long-term health problems, such as cancers, birth defects, neurological disorders and immune diseases.
Children and pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to the toxic effects of pesticides. Children have immature immune systems and growing bodies, making them more susceptible to the harmful effects of pesticides. Pregnant women can also transmit pesticides to their developing fetus, which can lead to birth defects, neurological disorders, and other long-term health problems.
What are the effects of pesticides on human health?
Pesticides are chemicals used to kill insects, worms and other pests. These products are dangerous to human health and can cause symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, convulsions and coma. Pesticides can also damage the liver, kidneys and nervous system. Pregnant women and young children are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of pesticides.
