India, May 14 -- A new study suggests that people who live near golf courses may face a higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease. While the study does not claim that golf courses directly cause the disease, researchers believe that the heavy use of pesticides on golf course fairways and greens could be a key factor.
The researchers suggest that these chemicals may spread through the air or water, potentially exposing nearby residents to harmful substances. The research, led by Brittany Krzyzanowski of the Barrow Neurological Institute in the United States, was published in JAMA Network Open.
The study analyzed health data collected between 1991 and 2015 from the Rochester Epidemiology Project, which covers parts of southern Minnesota...