Study Links Living Near Golf Courses to Higher Parkinson's Risk

Those living near golf courses have higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease: study - Turf & Rec

Study ties Parkinson's to pesticide exposure

Living Near Golf Courses May Double Parkinson's Risk, Study Finds

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The Surprising Connection Between Living Near Golf Courses and Parkinson's Disease

New research suggests that the pesticides used to keep golf courses pristine aren't without risk.

Controversial New Study Links Parkinson's With Living Near a Golf Course

A contentious new study has found that people who live near golf courses may face a higher risk of Parkinson's disease.That does not mean that golf courses are directly causing Parkinson's, but the authors of the study, led by Brittany Krzyzanowski of the Barrow Neurological Institute in the US, have a hypothesis. They think that rampant pesticides on fairways and greens may be exposing nearby residents to toxic chemicals via the air and water. …

Parkinson’s risk higher for those living close to a golf course: study - National

A study published in JAMA Network Open found a potential link between proximity to golf courses and increased rates of the neurodegenerative condition.