Source: Competitive Enterprise Institute
Author: Richard Morrison

08/26/05

A new article in the recent edition of British scientific journal The Lancet (August 27, 2005) threatens to undermine the battle against malaria around the world. Authors suggest public health officials should rethink the use of DDT for malaria control -- discouraging use of the most vital tool in an effort to save millions of lives. The Lancet authors concluded that there is 'evidence now indicating that DDT might have adverse effects on human health,' and that it would be 'prudent' to rethink DDT use to better assess risks and benefits. Yet the truly prudent approach would be to ignore this dangerous advice...

Link: http://www.cei.org/gencon/003,04792.cfm


Informant: Thomas L. Knapp