Research
Currently, more research is being done on animals and human fetuses to determine the effects of OP's during critical periods of development. Due to children's decreased size, faster rate of respiration, and continuing organ development, this area is important to research. Research to determine the variability on the PON1 enzyme in humans is also currently being researched.
The use of the organophosphates in aviation lubricating oils and hydraulic fluids and its impact on health and flight safety is currently being researched. Aerotoxic Syndrome is a medical condition allegedly caused by exposure to contaminated bleed air.
Purdey (1998) suggested that organophosphates, in particular Phosmet, induced the transmissible spongiform encephalopathy epidemic of BSE. A European Union food safety Scientific Steering Committee examined the evidence and did not find a link.
Read more about this topic: Organophosphate Poisoning
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