Rise in Parkinson’s cases may be linked to environmental factors
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“Parkinson’s is a man-made disease,” claims a Dutch scientist, suggesting that environmental factors, rather than purely genetic ones, are driving the global rise in cases. The controversial claim points to industrial chemicals, pesticides, and air pollution as possible triggers. The scientist argues the condition was rare before the 20th century, but rates rose with industrial agriculture, chemical use, and widespread pesticide exposure. While more research is needed, the claim highlights growing concern over how modern environments may contribute to neurodegenerative disorders.
Source
Dorsey ER, Bloem BR. Parkinson’s Disease Is Predominantly an Environmental Disease. Journal of Parkinson’s Disease. 2024;14(3):451-465. doi:10.3233/JPD-230357
Additional Reading
https://www.politico.eu/article/bas-bloem-parkinsons-pesticides-mptp-glyphosate-paraquat/
https://www.science.org/content/article/widely-used-chemical-strongly-linked-parkinson-s-disease