CAUTION: Are You Living In a “Cancer Zone”
By
Dr. Richard Gerhauser, M.D.
Posted September 7, 2024
You have a lot more control over cancer than you realize.
Lifestyle factors like avoiding ultra-processed foods, getting plenty of movement, and not smoking can reduce your cancer risk.
But even if you’re doing “everything right,” you could be exposing yourself to something that can increase your cancer risk as much as smoking.
When it comes to cancer risk, it turns out it’s not only about what you’re eating… it’s about where you live.
In a recent study, researchers analyzed data on cancer rates in most counties across the U.S. Then they compared that to data on pesticide use.
They found that in areas with higher agricultural pesticide use, there was an increased risk of every type of cancer studied—including bladder, colon, pancreatic, and lung cancers, as well as non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
According to the study authors, this increased risk puts living in an agricultural area on par with smoking.
The states with the greatest risk were…
- Iowa,
- Illinois,
- Nebraska,
- Missouri,
- Indiana, and
- Ohio
Of course, this kind of study can only show a correlation, but plenty of others have connected pesticide use to increased cancer risk.
Glyphosate (Roundup), the most commonly used pesticide in the world, has been classified as a probable human carcinogen by the WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer.
Thousands have already sued Monsanto, claiming Roundup caused their non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Another common pesticide, dicamba, has also been linked to numerous types of cancer.
One study even found that farmers who use certain pesticides have an increased risk of kidney cancer.
Pesticides harm the workers who use them, the people who eat the foods they’ve been sprayed on, and those who are exposed to them environmentally.
No one cares about the health and safety of people when they’re focused on the bottom line. And when it comes to pesticide use, it’s all about the bottom line.
The best thing you can do for your health is to stay as far away from the stuff as possible.
P.S. A shocking study reveals hidden fruit danger.
SOURCE:
Gerken, J., Vincent, G. T., Zapata, D., Barron, I. G., & Zapata, I. (2024). Comprehensive assessment of pesticide use patterns and increased cancer risk. Frontiers in Cancer Control and Society, 2, 1368086.
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