The debate regarding dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) in malaria prevention and human health is polarized and can be classified into three positions: anti-DDT, centrist-DDT, pro-DDT. The authors attempted to arrive at a synthesis by matching a series of questions on the use of DDT for indoor residual spraying (IRS) with literature and insights, and to identify options and opportunities.
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[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/ddt-and-malaria-prevention-addressing-paradox
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/hindrik-bouwman
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/henk-van-den-berg
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/henrik-kylin
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/environmental-health-perspectives
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/ddt
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/malaria
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/vector-borne-diseases
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/vector-control
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/food-contamination
[11] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/africa
[12] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/child-health
