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Ddt Presentation (www.bioguruindia.com)
The document discusses dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), highlighting its historical use as an insecticide, its environmental persistence, and associated health risks. Despite evidence of its effectiveness in controlling malaria, public perception shaped by environmental concerns has led to its ban in developed nations, negatively impacting malaria control efforts in developing countries. The conclusion emphasizes the need for public education to balance the perception of DDT and its essential role in malaria eradication strategies.
