Ontario Family Physicians Warn of Pesticide Dangers
New review of pesticide research shows links between pesticide exposure and harmful neurodevelopmental, respiratory, and reproductive health effects
TORONTO, June 19, 2012 /CNW/ -
The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) is strongly recommending the public reduce their exposure to pesticides wherever possible, based on the findings of its second comprehensive review of research on the effects of pesticides on human health.
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A January 11, 2012 bulletin from the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia stated the Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides received over 8,700 submissions, the most a British Columbia parliamentary committee has ever received.
The Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides posted its 118 page report today (May 17) concluding there is insufficient evidence to warrant a provincial wide ban on pesticides used for cosmetic purposes.
For Release: April 9, 2012