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The Right and Wrong Uses of DDT
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Sebastian Mallaby advocated wider use of dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT) against malaria. But Mr. Mallaby did not mention recent epidemiological findings that greater use of DDT could lead to more low-birth-weight newborns, which could contribute to the deaths of as many African babies as the use of DDT might save.
Because children make up a significant portion of the malaria-infected population, we need to focus on less harmful ways of protecting them.
DIANA POST
Executive Director
Rachel Carson Council
