Children exposed to pesticides risk cancer.  A study of 500 children in Denver found that in homes where pesticides were used, children were more likely to develop leukemia, brain tumors, lymphoma and other cancers.  In fact, a total of 20 studies from across the country in the peer-reviewed literature document a relationship between exposure to pesticides and increased risk of cancer in children.

The drinking water of 15 million Americans is contaminated with pesticides according to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates.

Of the 36 most commonly used lawn pesticides, 24 have never been fully tested by EPA.  At least 13 can cause cancer, 14 can cause birth defects, 21 can cause central nervous system damage, and 15 can damage the liver and kidneys.

EPA relies on industry funded tests.  It has been reported that the EPA has never inspected three-quarters of the labs doing manufacturer-funded studies even though EPA relies on those data to evaluate pesticide hazards.   

For more information please contact:

National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides
www.ncamp.org