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High Levels of Toxic Pesticide Found in Adults of French West Indies

A study indicates that a significant majority of adults in the French West Indies have traces of a toxic pesticide in their blood, despite its cessation by banana growers many years ago.

Editorial StaffJune 25, 20261 min read

Research conducted in the French West Indies has revealed that approximately 80% of adults tested positive for a toxic pesticide.

This alarming finding comes decades after the pesticide was last used by banana growers in the region.

The persistence of this chemical in the blood raises concerns about long-term health implications for the local population.