A study links exposure to 22 pesticides with a higher risk of prostate cancer in the U.S.

A study has identified a potential link between exposure to 22 pesticides and an increased risk of prostate cancer in the U.S. Four of these pesticides are also associated with mortality from the disease. An analysis of county-level data on 295 pesticides from 1997 to 2020 highlights the need to investigate environmental factors influencing prostate cancer rates. Further research is essential to confirm these findings and identify specific risk factors.

November 04, 2024
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