Pesticides are widely used in agriculture and household settings to protect crops and eliminate pests, but they also bring concerns, especially for young children.Understanding the potential risks and taking steps to minimize exposure is crucial for safeguarding our children’s health. So let’s talk about it!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:39 Why are Pesticides Concerning?
02:49 Common Sources of Pesticides
04:18 How to Minimize Exposure
06:21 Testing Drinking Water
07:12 Educating and Advocating
08:23 Concluding Thoughts
Sources Referenced:
• hhs.iowa.gov/epi-manual-guide-surveillance-investigation-and-reporting/environmental-disease/pesticide-poisoning
• pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10972278/
• publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/136/4/719/73869/Residential-Exposure-to-Pesticide-During-Childhood
• pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8153127/
• www.cnn.com/2024/04/18/health/imported-produce-pesticides-wellness/index.html
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