Malathion Pesticide Exposure and Its Effects Attention and
behavior disorders are some of the most common conditions among
young children, and some of the most concerning for parents.
Researchers have long been looking for causes of these types of
conditions, and while heredity and chemical imbalances are
commonly thought to be causes, exposure to malathion pesticide
is also showing to be a possible source. Pesticides called
organophosphates, which include parathion and malathion
pesticide chemicals, have been shown to be a possible link in
the development of attention difficulties in children who are
exposed to the toxins. While it is one of the lesser potent
pesticides that have been included in the study, the prevalence
of the use of malathion pesticides make exposure to the
substance very easy. The malathion pesticide is used in the
treatment of fruits, vegetables, cotton, landscaping, public
pests, recreation areas such as playgrounds, and much more. In
order to help keep exposure to malathion pesticide