Railroad Workers and Parkinson’s Disease: The Risk That Workers Face
Parkinson’s Disease is a chronic, progressive brain disorder that affects the nervous system and the body’s controlled movements. A risk factor in which railroad workers face which make them more susceptible to Parkinson’s is their exposure to pesticides and herbicides used for vegetation control along tracks. Studies consistently associate pesticide exposure with an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. Chemicals like paraquat and rotenone, commonly used in these applications, are known for their toxicity.
Additionally, workers handle industrial solvents during cleaning and maintenance tasks. Solvents such as trichloroethylene (TCE) are prevalent in their work environment. Chronic exposure to TCE has been directly linked to an elevated risk of Parkinson’s disease, as these chemicals can penetrate the blood-brain barrier and cause severe neurological damage. Most importantly, railroad workers endure prolonged exposure to diesel exhaust. This exhaust contains fine particulate matter and other pollutants that research has linked to increased protein buildup in the brain, a contributing factor to Parkinson’s Disease development.
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