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Diabetes, Breast
Cancer and Glyphosate |
According to a recent NIH study, glyphosate consumption from food results in insulin resistance, making it a severe concern for those with type 2 diabetes: According to the International Diabetes Federation 44,715 Belizeans (13.42% of population) have type 2 diabetes. Breast cancer,
one of the most common types of cancer in Belize, has
been linked to exposure to glyphosate formulations. Wide-spread
exposure can be through: · food · drinking water · dust in non-agricultural homes In addition to
harm to humans, glyphosate is extremely toxic to bees · disrupts their gut biome · negatively impacts the development of their
bee broods · reduces reproduction, foraging and
navigation abilities. It is also toxic
to · soil microorganisms · beneficial micro-flora · earthworms, disrupting good soil biology. For these reasons, many
countries have banned or severely restricted
glyphosate use. Mexico has pledged to eliminate its
use and Bayer AG recently removed glyphosate-based
herbicides from US consumer markets due to
litigations. In view of the health and environmental
hazards resulting from the use of glyphosate, we
believe it incumbent upon GOB to join the many nations
that have banned the use of this toxic chemical.
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