March 13, 2025

Childhood Cancer & The Fields: Uncovering the Pesticide Link

12 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Nebraska study reveals a 10% increase in pesticide exposure is linked to 36% rise in childhood brain cancers, 23% increase in leukemia, and 30% overall increase in pediatric cancers
Research analyzing 2,512 cancer cases over 22 years identified herbicides dicamba, glyphosate, and paraquat as significant contributors to childhood cancer development in agricultural regions
Children face heightened vulnerability to pesticide exposure through air, water, and soil due to developing organs and frequent hand-to-mouth contact during play
The research demonstrates the importance of examining combined effects of multiple pesticides rather than individual chemicals, to represent real-world agricultural exposure more accurately
Future research recommendations include human biomonitoring studies measuring pesticide levels in children's blood, plasma, and urine to better understand health impacts

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By Dr. Mercola

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March 13, 2025

12 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Nebraska study reveals a 10% increase in pesticide exposure is linked to 36% rise in childhood brain cancers, 23% increase in leukemia, and 30% overall increase in pediatric cancers
Research analyzing 2,512 cancer cases over 22 years identified herbicides dicamba, glyphosate, and paraquat as significant contributors to childhood cancer development in agricultural regions
Children face heightened vulnerability to pesticide exposure through air, water, and soil due to developing organs and frequent hand-to-mouth contact during play
The research demonstrates the importance of examining combined effects of multiple pesticides rather than individual chemicals, to represent real-world agricultural exposure more accurately
Future research recommendations include human biomonitoring studies measuring pesticide levels in children's blood, plasma, and urine to better understand health impacts

...more