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DDT is a type of organochlorine pesticide, and organochlorine exposures were linked to PD risk in a few epidemiological studies (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18373838/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7517654/) however, the amount of exposure to these chemicals could be important (e.g., commercial pesticide applicator vs consumer use).