Diabetes/Obesity

Long-term Pesticide Exposure May Increase Risk of Diabetes http://www.niehs.nih.gov/news/releases/2008/longterm.cfm

Seven pesticides were linked to increased type 2 diabetes:

aldrin, chlordane, heptachlor, dichlorvos, trichlorfon, alachlor and

cynazine, with a 250% (The strongest correlation) increased risk

of diabetes for people who sprayed the pesticide Trichlorfon more

than ten times! Out of the 50 pesticides studied, the seven

pesticides involved in increasing diabetes risk are all chlorinated

compounds, including two herbicides, three organochlorine

insecticides and two organophosphate pesticides. (Thanks to

John for the diabetes and pesticide material)

Canada: Dichlorvos is of concern as there are still 14 products

registered including domestic products such as Vapona pest

strips and products registered for fogging. Trichlorfon:

Historically there were many products including cattle insecticide

and granular bait. Only 2 products are still registered with restricted

uses since 2008.

POPs lead to insulin resistance in rats. (Environmental Health

Perspectives Jan 14, 2010) . Persistent organic pollutant exposure

leads to insulin resistance syndrome.

Obesogens: Can common chemicals make us fat? (phthalates, endocrine disruption)