Living near a golf course? It may increase your risk of Parkinson’s disease.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2833716
Although Parkinson’s disease is the worlds fastest growing brain disorder the exact cause is unknown. Researchers believe that the cause of Parkinson’s disease is likely a complex interaction involving abnormal genetics, occupational risks, environmental factors such as pesticides, and other factors. A growing amount of evidence has identified new risk factors including occupational and household pesticide use.
“The greatest risk of Parkinson’s was found within 1 to 3 miles of a golf course”.
Findings from a 2025 study published in JAMA indicate that living near a golf course could be a potential risk factor for developing Parkinson’s disease. Based on their analysis “the greatest risk of Parkinson’s was found within 1 to 3 miles of a golf course”. The odds of developing Parkinson’s disease increased 126% for people living within 1 mile of a golf course compared to greater than 6 miles aways. These findings suggest that “pesticides applied to golf courses may play a role in the incidence PD for nearby residents”.
Due to the lack of specific tests the vast majority of individuals at risk for Parkinson’s are not being screened early or accurately enough. Because of limited approved treatments, those with Parkinson’s disease are not being offered comprehensive treatments.
Valley Integrative Health offers early screening, thorough assessment and comprehensive evidence based treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.
Dr. Devin Wilson, ND incorporates newly released, advanced laboratory tests to fully assess his patient’s biology. Detecting mis-folded synuclein proteins (Hallmark signs of Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Disease) allows for more comprehensive understanding of a patient’s disease, and guides treatment decisions more effectively.
In addition to using conventional treatments, Dr. Devin Wilson, ND uses evidenced based therapies that have been shown to be effective. He has compiled scientific data, clinical studies and published protocols along with over 10 years of clinical experience into a therapeutic model to support individuals with Parkinson’s Disease.
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Krzyzanowski B, Mullan AF, Dorsey ER, et al. Proximity to Golf Courses and Risk of Parkinson Disease. JAMA Netw Open. 2025;8(5):e259198. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.9198. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2833716