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The use of DDT has been banned in the United States because of environmental damage and human health concerns. However, in malaria-plagued countries such as Africa, the World Health Organization approves the use of DDT for indoor residual house spraying. Read the following WHO's Position Statement, “The use of DDT in malaria vector control”. Link to: WHO's Position Statement on DDT Take the position that you work for the World Health Organization, and have been tasked with re-evaluating the current policies outlined in their Position Statement. Using the instructions to guide you in your analysis, answer the following questions. Feel free to use additional information and avenues of information to critically analyze this policy. 1. What types of toxicology data would you need to make this decision? 2. Use the four phases of the disposition of a toxic compound to assess the toxicity of DDT. 3. What types of exposure and response are associated with DDT? 4. Should the WHO continue to approve the use of DDT to combat malaria? .

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Global Malaria Programme The use of DDT in malaria vector control WHO position statement © World Health Organization, 2011 All rights reserved. The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the World Health Organization concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Dotted lines on maps represent approximate border lines for which there may not yet be full agreement. The mention of specific companies or of certain manufacturers’ products does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by the World Health Organization in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned. Errors and omissions excepted, the names of proprietary products are distin- guished by initial capital letters. All reasonable precautions have been taken by the World Health Organization to verify the information contained in this publication. However, the published material is being distributed without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. The responsibility for the interpretation and use of the material lies with the reader. In no event shall the World Health Organization be liable for damages arising from its use. The named authors alone are responsible for the views expressed in this publication. WHO/HTM/GMP/2011 Global Malaria Programme THE USE OF DDT IN MALARIA VECTOR CONTROL WHO Position Statement THE USE OF DDT IN MALARIA VECTOR CONTROL CONTENTS 1. Introduction ...................................................................................... 1 2. Why is DDT still recommended? ............................................................... 2 2.1 Efficacy and effectiveness of DDT ............................................................. 2 2.2 Concerns about the safety of DDT ............................................................. 2 2.3 Insecticide resistance and the use of DDT ................................................... 3 3. The use of DDT in disease vector control ..................................................... 4 4. Safe and effective use of DDT .................................................................. 5 Strict conditions to be met when using DDT ................................................ 5 5. Achieving sustainable malaria vector control in the context of the Stockholm Convention ................................................................... 7 6. Conclusion ....................................................................................... 8 References and background documents ..................................................... 9 ii Global Malaria Programme 1 1. Introduction Indoor residual spraying (IRS) is a major intervention for malaria control (1). There are currently 12 insecticides recommended for IRS, incl.

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