A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine found that individuals with occupational exposure to pesticides face a 61% higher risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). According to the study, exposure to herbicides was associated with a 71% increased risk. The analysis covered studies published between 1990 and 2025 and included data from more than 2,000 people with ALS or other motor neuron diseases [1]. The researchers identified elevated risks specifically for organochlorines, organophosphates, and synthetic pyrethroids. Men with high levels of exposure had double the risk compared to unexposed men, according to the…

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