Scientists at the University of Rochester have found that a chemical used to clean clothes may contribute to Parkinson’s disease. there was work published in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease.
Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a chlorohydrocarbon used in dry cleaning processes. In various dry cleaners, trichloroethylene is actively used by workers to remove stains that no laundry detergent or liquid can remove.
A review of available research on this substance showed that the chemical is associated with Parkinson’s disease. They found records of several clinical cases where exposure to TSE led to the development of dementia nearly 40 years later, according to the scientists.
“The disease outbreak is likely to get worse due to the use of the substance. As can be seen, it continues to exist in groundwater, air and soil, and TSE can also contaminate drinking water. “Scientists, we call for a permanent end to the use of this chemical.”