New research reveals that men exposed to pesticides at work face up to 70% higher risk of developing ALS, a fatal neurological disease, as global ALS rates climb alongside pesticide use. While exact causes remain unclear, occupational exposure is emerging as a key suspect—especially for men—with regulators like Australia tightening controls on chemicals like paraquat, even as experts stress the need for more research to pinpoint specific risks and avoid overgeneralizing.

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