Serious Deficiencies in the Regulation of Toxic Chemicals
June 10, 2025 | Source: Regeneration International | by Dr. André Leu D.Sc., BA Com., Grad Dip Ed.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there is a global epidemic of noncommunicable chronic diseases (NCDs), which include heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes. WHO states that NCDs are the leading cause of mortality worldwide. “This invisible epidemic is an under-appreciated cause of poverty and hinders the economic development of many countries. The burden is growing — the number of people, families and communities afflicted is increasing” [1].
You cannot contract these diseases from others. Sitting next to individuals with these conditions will not cause you to develop cancer, heart disease, or diabetes. The primary causes are environmental factors and lifestyle choices.
This means we can prevent them by altering our habits, food choices, and farming practices; reducing industrial pollution; and avoiding environmental exposures and lifestyle factors that contribute to them.
Pesticides and chemicals are strongly implicated in this global epidemic; however, researchers and health professionals largely overlook the extent of their role.