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UpInArms

(54,963 posts)
Mon Mar 30, 2026, 09:52 AM 9 hrs ago

New map shows correlation between pesticides and Iowa cancer rate

(KMAland) -- Environmental researchers have released a new map that shows a staggering correlation between glyphosate use and cancer rates in Iowa.

Chemical makers have insisted their products are not carcinogenic, yet continue to support federal laws that would grant them immunity if they're found to be harmful.

The analysis and associated map, released by Food and Water Watch, shows that 71% of counties that spray glyphosate have a number of late-stage cases of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma above the national average.

The cases are so numerous on the map that it's impossible to see state boundary lines.

More at:

https://www.kmaland.com/ag/new-map-shows-correlation-between-pesticides-and-iowa-cancer-rate/article_b160353d-eb51-43e0-b0ba-a5388207cb23.html

I cannot paste the map, but you can find it here

https://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2603_RB_GlyphosateCancerClusters.pdf

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New map shows correlation between pesticides and Iowa cancer rate (Original Post) UpInArms 9 hrs ago OP
So people who spray Roundup on their crops in Iowa are getting cancer. gab13by13 9 hrs ago #1

gab13by13

(32,291 posts)
1. So people who spray Roundup on their crops in Iowa are getting cancer.
Mon Mar 30, 2026, 09:58 AM
9 hrs ago

When Iowa ships those crops that have been dusted with Roundup to other states, it may take longer, but why wouldn't those people also be exposed to cancer?

Remember, Roundup has been banned in many countries.

I eat organic, the food tastes better too.

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