Chlorpyrifos Pesticide Exposure May Promote Cardiovascular Injury: Study

Researchers have published findings in the Journal of Applied Toxicology warning that long-term, low-level exposure to chlorpyrifos and the organophosphate pesticide dimethoate may increase cardiovascular injury risks among agricultural workers and others exposed to these chemicals.

Chlorpyrifos, marketed under brand names including Dursban and Lorsban since the 1960s, has been used extensively in agricultural, residential, and commercial applications, as well as during the Gulf War around military installations. The study identifies heart inflammation, oxidative stress, and fibrosis as potential consequences of chronic exposure—mechanisms similar to the neurological effects previously documented from chlorpyrifos exposure.

Exposure pathways include direct contact during pesticide mixing, loading, or spraying by farmers and agricultural workers, as well as secondary exposure through pesticide drift and residues affecting nearby residents and other individuals. The research adds cardiovascular harm to the growing body of scientific evidence linking chlorpyrifos to various health conditions.

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