Argentinians link pesticides to illnesses

Report by doctors claims samples show agro-chemicals in children’s blood and that cancer rates have increased.

Argentinian farmers have been accused of using more pesticides then ever, to get larger harvests.

The use of chemicals, often unregulated and close to populated areas, appears to be causing health problems for rural communities.

Doctors claim that samples showed agro-chemicals in children’s blood, and that cancer rates have increased.

Al Jazeera’s Monica Villamizar reports from Rawson, Argentina.

Source: Al Jazeera