US research links agricultural pesticide exposure to increased cancer risk similar to smoking.

New research from the US suggests that pesticide exposure in agriculture could increase cancer risk as much as smoking does. The study, published in Frontiers in Cancer Control and Society, found that for some cancers, the effect of agricultural pesticide usage is comparable in magnitude to the effect of smoking. The findings highlight the need for further investigation into the long-term effects of pesticide exposure on public health.

July 25, 2024
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