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Pesticide exposure linked to 150% higher cancer risk in major study

A significant study indicates that residents in areas with high pesticide exposure may face a 150% increased risk of developing cancer, highlighting the dangers associated with the cumulative effects of multiple pesticides, even those deemed safe individually. This underscores the need for stricter regulatory measures to assess the safety of pesticide combinations.

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