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Sharon Hall ([log in to unmask])
 
Very strong correlation between PD and pesticides. This has been shown in
numerous studies. To name one, see:
 
Movement Disorders, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp 69-75, 1994
"A Case-Control Study of Parkinson's Disease in a Horticultural Region of
British Columbia"
 
From summary, "We found a significant association between idiopathic
parkinson's (IP) and having had an occupation in which exposure through
handling or directly contacting pesticides was probable, but no specific
chemicals were associated with IP.  ... it seems likely that the pathogenesis
is multifactorial ..."
 
 
Ken. B.
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