DDT-Breast Cancer Link Found

A study suggesting that there is no link between DDT use and rising breast cancer rates on Long Island got a lot of attention a few years ago from conservative groups pushed for increased DDT use to kill mosquitos to curb malaria in the developing world. Now this story based on this study suggests that California women exposed to DDT in their prime childbearing years may have four times the breast cancer risk of unexposed women. This controversy isn't going away anytime soon. As a precautionary measure, global health authorities should encourage the use of alternatives wherever possible.