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Frontiers in Cancer Control and Society

Coverage of Frontiers in Cancer Control and Society in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 26 · 20:21 UTCMost recent: Jun 3 · 14:47 UTC
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  • HEALTHJun 3 · 14:47 UTCINVESTIGATE MIDWEST
    Five things to know about pesticides, cancer and a pending Supreme Court ruling

    The U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on whether lawsuits can be filed against pesticide makers over cancer claims. Studies show a geographic correlation between heavy pesticide use and higher cancer rates, and agrichemical companies like Bayer face thousands of lawsuits. The Trump administration and pesticide industry have pushed for liability shield laws, while advocacy groups challenge these efforts.

  • HEALTHMay 26 · 20:21 UTCINVESTIGATE MIDWEST
    In Illinois, cancer and pesticide rates typically rise together

    Three-fourths of Illinois counties have higher-than-average cancer rates and 25% more pesticide use than other state counties. Nationally, 60% of counties with the highest pesticide use also have elevated cancer rates, with similar patterns in Missouri, Iowa, and North Dakota. A 2024 study linked pesticides to cancer risks comparable to smoking, and Illinois lawmakers have proposed but failed to pass regulations on agrichemical use.

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