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Evaluating the WHO Ban on DDT: Pros and Cons

The World Health Organization (WHO) has banned the use of DDT, a pesticide widely used in agriculture and for disease control. This article invites a discussion on the pros and cons of this ban. Supporters argue that the ban prevents environmental damage and protects human health, while opponents argue that DDT effectively controls diseases like malaria. This debate will evaluate the costs and benefits to society of the WHO's decision, highlighting the complexities surrounding pest control and public health policies.

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Evaluating the WHO Ban on DDT: Pros and Cons

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  1. Starter - Group thought… The widespread use of the pesticide DDT has been banned by the WHO… What are the pros and cons of this scenario? Your group has 3 min to come up with an answer to the question!

  2. Read the article Write down the arguments for and against a ban on the use of the pesticide DDT…

  3. Group debate

  4. Past Paper Question • Evaluate the costs and benefits to society of the World Health Organisation’s ban on the use of the pesticide DDT. (5)

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