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Nearly 450,000 workers exposed to pesticides in France in 2019

Santé publique France reveals that 450,000 people were professionally exposed to pesticides in 2019.

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The fact

The study targets various sectors beyond agriculture, with significant disparities between professions.

The findings highlight the need to strengthen protections for the most vulnerable workers.

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Why it matters

Cette exposition prolongée augmente les risques de maladies chroniques (cancers, troubles neurologiques) pour des centaines de milliers de travailleurs, justifiant des mesures de prévention ciblées.

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