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Kim Erndt-Pitcher

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Earliest in view: May 26 · 20:21 UTCMost recent: May 26 · 20:21 UTC
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Illinoisplace1National Cancer Instituteorganization1U.S. Geological Surveyorganization1Investigate Midwestorganization1Pulitzer Center’s StoryReach U.S. Fellowshiporganization1Fund for Investigative Journalismorganization1Prairie Rivers Networkorganization1Frontiers in Cancer Control and Societytopic1House Bill 1596topic1Missouriplace1Iowaplace1North Dakotaplace1
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  • 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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