Researchers have found 22 pesticides consistently associated with prostate cancer incidence in the US, with four also linked to prostate cancer mortality. They conducted an analysis of 295 pesticides across US counties, with a lag period of 10-18 years to account for slow-growing prostate cancers. Among the pesticides associated with prostate cancer were 2,4-D, a commonly used pesticide. Four pesticides were also linked to prostate cancer mortality. This research highlights the importance of studying environmental exposures, such as pesticide use, to understand geographic variations in prostate cancer rates. By identifying risk factors, efforts can be made to reduce the impact of prostate cancer.
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Pesticide exposure linked to prostate cancer incidence and mortality
