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The DDT Conundrum

Posted on October 26, 2006
Previously filed under: Africa, Health
Should DDT, a toxic chemical, be used to curb malaria in Africa? DDT could potentially save millions of lives, but at what expense?
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DDT Use for Malaria Control Threatens Public Health

Posted on October 26, 2006
Previously filed under: Africa, Health
A Washington-based non-profit promotes alternative forms of malaria prevention, claiming that the health and environmental costs of DDT use outweigh any potential benefits.
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DDT, Malaria, and the Environment

Posted on October 25, 2006
Previously filed under: Africa, Health
An environmentalist suggests that the benefits of using DDT against malaria outweigh the risks, which are minor compared to the loss of life caused by the disease.
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DDT, Malaria, and Africa

Posted on October 24, 2006
Previously filed under: Africa, Health
There is opposition to DDT use as it poses health and environmental risks, but the benefits of saving millions of lives by combating malaria outweighs such potential dangers.
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