‘An apple a day’ — but at what cost? Kashmir's orchards raise health alarm
Kashmir's apple orchards face scrutiny as lawmakers and medical experts link decades of pesticide use to rising malignant brain tumours among orchard workers. Studies reveal high incidences of brain cancer in fruit-growing districts, with evidence of pesticide residues found in human blood, demanding urgent policy responses for worker safety.
Kashmir's apple orchards face scrutiny as lawmakers and medical experts link decades of pesticide use to rising malignant brain tumours among orchard workers. Studies reveal high incidences of brain cancer in fruit-growing districts, with evidence of pesticide residues found in human blood, demanding urgent policy responses for worker safety.
