Women Farmers and Farmworkers Have Higher Risk of Blood and Skin Cancer

A study published in Environment International finds higher rates of various cancers among agricultural workers, with multiple myeloma (blood cancer) and melanoma (skin cancer) disproportionately impacting female farmers. Although research studies link cancer risk to genetic and external factors (e.g., cigarette smoke), there is increasing evidence that pesticide exposure augments the risk of developing common cancers like melanoma … Continue reading Women Farmers and Farmworkers Have Higher Risk of Blood and Skin Cancer