Les pesticides et la santé humaine

The document synthesizes findings from systematic reviews to argue that pesticide exposure is linked to various cancers, reproductive issues, neurological disorders, and respiratory problems, particularly in vulnerable populations like children and pregnant women. It advocates for the reduction of pesticide use and the banning of cosmetic pesticides in Canada.

• Pesticide exposure is positively linked to the development of several types of cancer, including leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), and cancers of the brain, prostate, and kidney. In children, exposure is associated with leukemia, brain cancer, neuroblastoma, Ewing sarcoma, and lymphoma.
• Exposure to pesticides is associated with adverse reproductive outcomes, with the strongest evidence relating to fetal growth changes, such as birth weight and head circumference. Other linked conditions include neural tube defects, diaphragmatic congenital anomalies, and hypospadias.
• Neurological impacts include a 'good' level of evidence linking general pesticide exposure to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Parkinson's disease. Organophosphates specifically are linked to abnormal reflexes in newborns, as well as increased risks of ADHD and autism in children exposed prenatally.
• Respiratory issues, including atopic asthma, wheezing, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are associated with exposure to carbamates and organophosphates, particularly in children aged six or younger.
• Children and pregnant women are more vulnerable to pesticide toxicity due to rapid cell division in embryos/fetuses and the ongoing development of the brain, nervous system, and organs in infants. Children also have higher respiratory rates and a higher skin-surface-to-weight ratio than adults.
• Acute pesticide poisoning in Canada is estimated to affect approximately 6,000 people annually, with children accounting for 47% of these cases.

APA

Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (2017). Les pesticides et la santé humaine. https://cape.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2.Document-dinformation-Les-Pesticides-et-la-sante-Sept-22-2017_FR.pdf

Chicago

Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment. Les pesticides et la santé humaine. 2017. https://cape.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2.Document-dinformation-Les-Pesticides-et-la-sante-Sept-22-2017_FR.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{canadianassociationofphysiciansfortheenvironment2017les, author = {{Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment}}, title = {{Les pesticides et la santé humaine}}, institution = {Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment}, year = {2017}, month = jun, url = {https://cape.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2.Document-dinformation-Les-Pesticides-et-la-sante-Sept-22-2017_FR.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }