Organophosphorus is a compound that can be used in fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, and exposure can cause the nervous system to stop working properly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
This includes constant exposure to toxic pesticides, poverty-level wages and substandard housing conditions.
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U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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