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Chronic effects of pesticides refer to its long term effects which may require even years to appear. Various body organs such as the lungs, liver, and kidney may be adversely affected due to the chronic impact of pesticides [6]. Reduction in motor signalling and visual ability, as well as impaired coordination and memory, can be attributed to the chronic effects of pesticide exposure [25]. Alteration in levels of human reproductive hormones (male and female) due to prolong presence of pesticide in the body may adversely affect reproductive potential and may result in infertility, stillbirth, birth defects, and spontaneous abortion [29]. Prolong exposure to pesticide may negatively affect the immune system and at the same time may cause various ailments such as hypersensitivity, asthma, and allergies [30]. Furthermore, various negative consequences such as nervousness, dizziness, confusion, nausea, vomiting, tremors, and hypersensitivity toward sound, light, and touch may occur due to ingestion of pesticides such as organochlorines [25].