Perspective on neonicotinoid insecticides in human exposure and risk assessment

This perspective presents first-hand research insights into the pervasive environmental distribution of neonicotinoid insecticides (NEOs) and their consequent human exposure. Our findings reveal widespread NEO detection across human biological matrices, indicating potential health risks and highlighting critical gaps in current risk assessment paradigms. We identify an urgent need for longitudinal epidemiological studies, particularly focusing on vulnerable populations, to comprehensively assess NEO-related health outcomes. These scientific insights should inform evidence-based policy reforms and risk management strategies to effectively protect both public health and environmental integrity.