Patients with childhood leukemia have elevated levels of household pesticides in their urine, according to a new study by the Georgetown University Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Full Story »
Posted by Dwight Rousu
The article addresses the question of correlation not being proof of causality, which is good. Fairly brief and to the point.
Previous studies, including in agricultural areas where such chemicals are used frequently, have indicated a link between pesticides and cancer in children, but this study is the first to examine the link between household pesticides and the disease, according to the research’s authors.
We need better safety studies on chemicals. The chemical companies can not be depended upon.