Why should I care about pesticide contamination?
Pesticides can be harmful to everyone, depending on the amounts exposed to or ingested. They are particularly dangerous to children and young adults when their brains are still in development. Expectant and breast feeding mothers should also avoid pesticides whenever possible. #HealthyLiving
Effects of Pesticides
Acute Toxicity (Short Term) Skin or eye irritation Headaches Dizziness or nausea Inability to move the muscles Death Chronic Toxicity (Long Term) Various types of cancer Neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, depression, etc. Brain abnormalities in children #HealthyLiving
