One in three Americans have detectable levels of toxic weedkiller, study finds

Human exposure to 2,4-D has substantially risen despite a multitude of health and environmental concerns

One in three people across America have detectable levels of a toxic herbicide linked to cancers, birth defects and hormonal imbalances, a major nationwide survey has found.

Human exposure to the herbicide 2,4-D has substantially risen amid expanding use among farmers despite a multitude of health and environmental concerns, according to the first nationally representative study evaluating the footprint of the chemical.

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(SOURCE) https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/feb/09/toxic-herbicide-exposure-study-2-4-d

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