Health Concerns of Lawn Chemicals

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Weed‑and‑feed mixes: glyphosate or 2,4‑D. 

Synthetic fertilizers: nitrogen, phosphorus

Weed control chemicals: glyphosate, 2,4‑D

Insecticides or fungicides:  chlorpyrifos, carbaryl, neonics 

• Thinner skin absorbs harmful substances more quickly.
• Playing close to the ground exposes them to areas where toxins linger.
• Hand-to-mouth behavior increases ingestion after touching grass or soil.
• Developing bodies and brains are far more sensitive to toxic exposure.

Exposure to these chemicals is linked to:

• Asthma and other respiratory problems
• Developmental delays and learning challenges
• Hormone (endocrine) disruption
• Increased risk of childhood cancers