Analysis Of Environmental And Health Effects Of Pesticides On Golf Courses
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Pesticides; Golf courses; Turf management; Environmental impact; Health effects; Occupational exposure.Abstract
Over the past 30 years there have been many studies and concerns about the environmental and health effects of pesticides used on golf courses. Their exposure to millions of people each year has attracted attention to any potential environmental and health risks that come with using pesticides. On the environmental side, this literature review found that pesticide levels in runoff and sediment samples were within USDA regulations but harmed the biota around golf courses. Many of these chemicals persisted in the environment long after application, leading to prolonged risks to ecosystems and human health. On the health side, chemicals like Chordane, Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), and Lindane were found to be linked to Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Overall, this literature review found that current environmental regulations are inadequate and additional measures are necessary to mitigate the risks that come with using pesticides in the turf management industry.
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