Scientists are raising concerns over chlorpyrifos, a widely used pesticide, after new research linked prenatal exposure to long-term brain abnormalities in children. The study, conducted on children in New York City, found that exposure during pregnancy was associated with changes in brain structure and reduced motor skills years later.
Although chlorpyrifos has been restricted for indoor use in several countries, it is still used in agriculture, increasing concerns about environmental and food-related exposure. Researchers warn that the developing brain may be especially vulnerable to the chemical’s effects before birth.
The findings highlight the urgent need for safer agricultural practices and stronger protections for pregnant women and children.
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