Institut Pasteur study links environmental pesticide exposure to 150% higher cancer risk
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Updated · ScienceDaily · Apr 28
Institut Pasteur study links environmental pesticide exposure to 150% higher cancer risk
6 articles · Updated · ScienceDaily · Apr 28
The study, conducted in Peru by Institut Pasteur and partners, analyzed data from over 150,000 cancer patients and mapped exposure to 31 widely used pesticides.
Findings show Indigenous and rural farming communities face the highest risk, with exposure to around 12 pesticides simultaneously, even when chemicals are not classified as carcinogens by WHO.
Researchers highlight that current safety assessments may underestimate real-world risks, urging updated policies globally as climate events and social inequalities amplify exposure and cancer vulnerability in affected populations.
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