Area of focus

Pesticides

Pesticides are used to control pests, such as insects, weeds, and fungi. Several pesticides are classified as definite or probable human carcinogens, and many have also been associated with other health effects.

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(2) Completed Projects
  • North American Pooled Project: pesticides, agricultural exposures, and cancer

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  • Cross-Canada study of pesticides and cancer

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North American Pooled Project: pesticides, agricultural exposures, and cancer

Purpose

The overall objective of the North American Pooled Project was to assess the effects of exposure to specific pesticides and other agricultural factors in association with different cancer types.