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What is the effect of DDT on environment??

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DDT is a class 2 insecticide, meaning it is moderately toxic. It is important to note that it was banned in the US in 1972, because of the health risks that emerge from it's usage. Many tests have been conducted in order to determine it's effect on the human body. Low to moderate exposure (10mg/kg) may result in nausea, diarrhea, irritation of eyes, nose or throat, while higher doses (16mg/kg) can lead to tremors and convulsions. In experimental animals, such as mice, rats, and dogs, DDT has shown to cause chronic effects on the nervous system, liver, kidneys, and immune system. It has also been found that humans, who were occupationally exposed to DDT, suffered chromosomal damage. It is also known that DDT a

ccumulates in fatty tissue and is excreted in milk. These are just the human health implications that this moderately toxic insecticide bears, the environmental threats haven't even been mentioned.

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