DStv Channel 403 Sunday, 24 November 2024

Discussion | Food Safety | Organophosphate may cause brain damage

 

CAPE TOWN - Children who are fortunate enough to survive acute organophosphate poisoning may suffer long-term health problems.

The toxic pesticide was found to be behind the deaths of 6 children in Naledi, Soweto.

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They died after allegedly eating chips bought at a spaza shop.

Leslie London, professor of public health at the University of Cape Town, discussed the long-term effects of organophosphate poisoning with eNCA.

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