A common chemical may be to blame for exploding Rates of Parkinson’s disease, says an article on Guardian.
Chemical used in Shoe polish
Researchers believe the factor Trichloroethylene (TCE), a chemical used in dry cleaning and household products such as shoe polishes and carpet cleaners may be the cause of increasing rates of Parkinson’s disease.
About TCE
TCE is a carcinogen linked to renal cell carcinoma, cancers of the cervix, liver, biliary passages, lymphatic system and male breast tissue, and fetal cardiac defects, among other effects.
Its known relationship to Parkinson’s may often be overlooked due to the fact that exposure to TCE can predate the disease’s onset by decades.
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Source: The Guardian
