Pesticides by NAEM

Pesticides by NAEM

Are pesticides quietly impacting your health? The Pesticides handout, written by the National Association of Environmental Medicine (NAEM), provides expert education on how pesticide exposure affects human health across the lifespan.

This resource explains how pesticides can disrupt neurological, endocrine, reproductive, and immune systems—even at low, repeated exposure levels. NAEM experts highlight why children, pregnant individuals, and those with chronic illness are particularly vulnerable.

You’ll Learn:

• Common sources of pesticide exposure
• Health systems affected by pesticides
• Populations most vulnerable to exposure
• Practical ways to reduce exposure risk

Who This Handout Is For:

• Families concerned about food and home exposures
• Individuals with neurological or hormonal symptoms
• Patients seeking prevention-focused guidance
• Those living near treated or agricultural areas

Download this handout to make informed decisions about pesticide exposure and prevention.