Synthetic Pesticide Use in Africa

Explains the relationship of synthetic pesticides to escalating noncommunicable human and animal diseases in Africa and developing countries.

Discusses the impact of the herbicide glyphosate on the health of humans, animals, and the environment.

Reviews the disease causing mode of action of glyphosate and other synthetic pesticides on nutrient density and human and animal bodies.

Warns of the special vulnerability of children to synthetic pesticide toxicity.

Recommends needed legal initiatives to use synthetic pesticides more judiciously.