Catalog

Pesticides-induced Parkinsonism

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Link to WHO Definition

Pesticides-induced Parkinsonism – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1372204368

Parkinsonism (rigidity, bradykinesia, tremor, and postural instability) may be associated with exposure to pesticides such as paraquat and rotenone. Multiple other chemicals have been associated with an increased risk of PD including solvents and many components of air pollution.