Review Links Adverse Cardiovascular Effects with Exposure to Pyrethroid Pesticides A scientific review has linked exposure to pyrethroid pesticides to adverse cardiovascular effects, according to a report published by Beyond Pesticides. The review published in Chemico-Biological Interactions analyzed existing epidemiological and toxicological studies, concluding that evidence points to a significant association between pyrethroid exposure and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Pyrethroids are a class of synthetic pesticides widely used in agriculture and residential settings. The findings add to a body of research highlighting potential health risks from chronic, low-level exposure to common environmental chemicals [2]. Review Findings and Mechanisms of Action…

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