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WUFT launches Pulitzer-funded investigation linking chemical exposure to Parkinson’s rise

Gainesville public broadcaster WUFT has released a multi-part investigative series called ‘Poisoned Pathways,‘ funded through the Pulitzer Center, examining the connection between environmental chemical exposures and the growing incidence of Parkinson’s disease. The series covers topics including pesticide use in Florida citrus farming, contaminated well water in rural communities, elevated risks for military veterans exposed to Agent Orange and TCE, and racial disparities in diagnosis and treatment. Parkinson’s disease has reportedly surpassed Alzheimer’s as the fastest-growing neurological disorder in the world, and the investigation also examines regulatory obstacles to banning chemicals such as paraquat despite calls from leading Parkinson’s organizations.

Sources: WUFT News