Living near a golf course nearly doubles your risk of this devastating disease

Published May 28, 2025

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 quotes Jian Feng about the link between living near a golf course and developing Parkinson’s disease due to the high use of pesticides and herbicides. “The amount used on a golf course is seven to 10 times higher than what is used on your lawn,” Feng said. “It needs to be much higher because of the aesthetics.” 

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