[France's first "Pesticides and pediatric pathologies" consultation].

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PériTox (UMR-I 01) ; UPJV/INERIS ; université de Picardie-Jules Verne, Amiens, France. Service de chirurgie de l'enfant, CHU Amiens-Picardie, Amiens, France.

Published: October 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • France has established a new department called "Pesticides and Pediatric Pathologies" to assist children affected by severe health conditions linked to pesticide exposure.
  • This service targets families dealing with illnesses like leukemia, brain tumors, hypospadias, or cleft lip and palate where parental pesticide exposure is a factor.
  • The consultation provides support to navigate compensation options through the Pesticide Victims Compensation Fund.

Article Abstract

FRANCE'S FIRST "PESTICIDES AND PEDIATRIC PATHOLOGIES" CONSULTATION. The "Pesticides and Pediatric Pathologies" department of the Regional Center for Occupational and Environmental Diseases of Hauts-de-France (CHU Amiens-Picardie, France) was set up on October 1 2023, to support children (and their families) suffering from leukemia, brain tumors, hypospadias or cleft lip and palate whose parents have been professionally exposed to pesticides. This support includes assistance in dealing with the Fonds d'indemnisation des victimes de pesticides (Pesticide Victims Compensation Fund).

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