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Pesticides Exposure Linked To Suicidal Thoughts: First Epidemiological Evidence
Health & Wellness  (tags: research, epidemiological, pesticides, organophosphates, chemical, biology, mental_health, exposure, suicide )

Jenny
- 42 days ago - sciencedaily.com
Chronic low-grade exposure to organophosphates,which very easily absorb into the body thru skin and lungs, may have adverse effects on mental health. The study is by scientists at Kings College London and Tongde Hospital Zhejiang Province.
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Michael P. (19)
Monday October 26, 2009, 8:41 am
So what happens to the people who eat this food when it is imported from China?
 

Jenny Dooley (448)
Thursday October 29, 2009, 12:52 am
Very good point! Mind you, you can find organophosphates everywhere. When I googled for an image I came across all sorts of products that are still used (tropical fish fluke treatment, malathion for fleas, for example)
 

Jenny Dooley (448)
Thursday October 29, 2009, 12:53 am
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