"The analysis by Food & Water Watch found that 60% of counties with high glyphosate use had non-Hodgkin lymphoma rates above the national average, indicating a strong correlation between glyphosate application and cancer incidence."
"In Iowa, which has the second-highest cancer rate in the nation, 82% of areas with high glyphosate spraying reported elevated rates of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, highlighting a concerning trend in agricultural practices."
A new analysis by Food & Water Watch links high glyphosate use to elevated non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) rates, particularly in the Midwest. The study focused on counties with the highest glyphosate application, revealing that 60% of these areas had NHL rates above the national average. Iowa, a major corn and soybean producer, shows significant overlap between glyphosate use and NHL incidence, with 82% of high glyphosate areas reporting elevated NHL rates. The analysis utilized data from the USDA and the National Cancer Institute.
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