New poll shows the UK is sick of pesticides
A new poll carried out by GfK NOP for the UK Sick of Pesticides Campaign in March 2009 reveals that half the UK population is concerned about pesticides, not only on their food but also in parks and other public places.
The poll showed that : • 59% of those interviewed are worried that food and drink may be contaminated (strongly agree 24% plus slightly agree 35%) and • 48% of respondents believe that parks, sports grounds and playgrounds may pose a risk because of pesticide use in green spaces and • 65% supported a ban or reduction in the use of pesticide in public places as soon as possible. Pesticides may play a role in eight types of cancer - those affecting children, and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, breast cancer, prostate cancer and testicular cancer – all are rising in incidence over more than 3 decades.
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