What the absolute, take a flying fuck at a rolling doughnut, is this shit!

From a tweet reply:

Airplane cabins arriving from Spain are mandated by the World Health Organization (WHO) to be sprayed with the insecticide phenothrin, a synthetic pyrethroid, in alignment with international regulations set by the WHO and the International Civil Aviation Organization.

Inhalation of phenothrin aerosols can cause immediate respiratory symptoms such as throat irritation, coughing, sneezing, headaches or dizziness.

Repeated or high-level exposure to phenothrin can lead to allergic reactions, including allergic rhinitis or contact dermatitis. Severe allergic reactions can occur in hypersensitive individuals.

There is potential for neurological effects from phenothrin exposure, including paresthesia (tingling or numbness), and severe neurological impacts like seizures have been observed in animal studies.

Phenothrin can increase estrogen-sensitive cell proliferation, which could have implications for hormonal balance, and an increased risk of conditions like breast cancer.

Long-term exposure studies in animals show an increased risk of liver cancer.

Children, the elderly, and people with asthma, allergies, or other respiratory conditions are at higher risk of experiencing severe reactions from phenothrin inhalation.

Studies have linked phenothrin to increased mammary tissue proliferation, a potential long-term health risks.

A study published in the journal "Environmental Health Perspectives" discusses the potential for pyrethroids like phenothrin to cause endocrine disruption, with long-term health implications.

The WHO and ICAO endorse phenothrin for aircraft disinsection, but they also recommend minimizing exposure by ensuring proper ventilation and timing the spraying to minimize passenger contact.

The enclosed environment of aircraft amplifies these risks.

Does this not affect the flight attendants as well? I'd be getting a new career!