Organophosphate health concerns

A recent article published in the journal Pediatrics has added to concerns over the health effects of organophosphate pesticides. The article, which linked exposure to organophosphates (OPs) with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children, has received attention from a variety of sources, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — the agency charged with regulating U.S. pesticides. In a May 21, 2010 press release, the EPA stated that "...the data do not currently prove that organophosphates causes ADHD...". However, they go on…