Studies have showed that organophosphates cause hyperactivity and cognitive defects in laboratory animals, as well as neural changes."VOA-T375", "2456515"
A 2008 study of produce in the United States found organophosphate residues in 28 percent of frozen blueberry samples, 25 percent of fresh strawberry samples and 19 percent of celery samples."VOA-T375", "2222785"
In the study, researchers with the University of Montreal and Harvard University tested the urine of more than 1,100 children, between the ages of eight and 15, looking for breakdown products of organophosphate pesticides."VOA-T375", "2367413"
Goldman says the use of pesticides, including organophosphates, is widespread in developing countries, where children are exposed to high levels of pesticides through farming."VOA-T375", "2305422"
研究者によると、米国政府には40種類の有機リン系農薬が登録されています。
Researchers say 40 organophosphate pesticides are registered with the U.S. government."VOA-T375", "2437875"