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Iowa farmers linked to rising cancer concerns and nitrate in water
A long term study and Cancer research center analysis suggest agricultural chemicals, nitrate in fertilizer and hog manure may raise cancer risk in Iowa. Key findings include the Agricultural Health Study data on pesticide applicators, nitrate levels in drinking water, and higher rates of prostate thyroid and other cancers among farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Richard Deming
Des Moines
Gazette
University of Iowa
North Carolina
Environmental Working Group
Illinois
Nebraska
Missouri
Midwest
Tripoli
Faux
Pesticide Action Network
Laura Beane Freeman
National Can
Cer Institute
Beane Freeman
Iowa State University
Washington, D.C
Rob Faux
Tammy Faux
Genuine Faux Farm
Rob
Practical Farmers of
David Chertny
Center For Health
Peter Weyer
Weyer
EPA
Ken Rozenboom
Oskaloosa
Rozenboom
Chertny
Minnesota