The DDT story: Environmentalism over rights to health and life

Donald R. Roberts

doi:10.1007/978-90-481-2458-9_2

The DDT story: Environmentalism over rights to health and life

Donald R. Roberts^*

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Abstract

The insecticide DDT proved to be a potent tool in the control of insect vectors of human pathogens and directly led to the saving of many lives throughout the world during the middle of the 20th century. Reaction to environmental concerns over the use of DDT and other insecticides led to ban on the use of DDT. The cost-benefit outcome of this decision is discussed in light of the re-emergence of many vector-borne diseases over the last several decades.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Vector Biology, Ecology and Control
Publisher	Springer Netherlands
Pages	15-25
Number of pages	11
ISBN (Print)	9789048124572
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-2458-9_2
State	Published - 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

DDT
Environment
Mosquito control
Toxicology

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