Living within a mile of a golf course is associated with a 126% increased risk for Parkinsons disease (PD), possibly due to increased pesticide exposure, results of a population-based case-control st… [+7825 chars]
Residential Proximity to Golf Courses Linked to Parkinson’s Disease - Medscape
Living within a mile of a golf course is associated with a 126% increased risk for Parkinson’s disease possibly due to increased pesticide exposure, results of a new study suggest.
By:Pauline Anderson
Source:Medscape
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