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Possible Links Involving 2,4-D and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
The most widely known and used Herbicide 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D), has become a hot topic due to the accusations that it is linked to serious health issues; specifically Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL). In Dennis T. Avery's book, he states that there is at least one team of researchers in the U.S. that raises questions to whether or not there is a link between 2,4-D and NHL; but after extensive research scientists concluded that there was no significant link between the two (Avery, 102).
Avery appears to think that herbicides as well as pesticides have been under scrutiny because activists are using scare tactics by stating that there are cancer risks. His stance on this issue is obvious in that he points the finger at the media, politicians, and activist groups for scaring society even though a report by the National Research Council failed to reported that there is no increased risk to children when using......

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