How are pesticides harmful to the human body?

Environmental Working Group (EWG)

Pesticides are toxic by design. They are created expressly to kill living organisms -- insects, plants and fungi that are considered “pests.” Many pesticides pose health dangers to people. Independent research scientists and physicians across the world have agreed on certain risks.

As acknowledged by U.S. and international government agencies, different pesticides have been linked to a variety of health problems, including:

Brain and nervous system toxicity
Cancer
Hormone disruption
Skin, eye and lung irritation

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