So the bio magnification of chemical pesticides and insectides is around 100fold thanks to the fatty substances in our body. DDT intake of 1 part per million get converted to 10-15 parts per million when it lodges in the intestinal tracts and other layers with fat. Dieldrin and chlordane show similar effects of necrosis when administered in smaller quantities.
These alarming statistics made me want to check up on the usage of these chemicals in India. Similar cause and effect scenarios are seen here.
This link gives well organized information on the effects of various pesticides used in India.
http://www.eco-web.com/edi/index.htm
There is also a surprising amount of tab kept on the preferred and banned pesticides. State wise and Yearwise information is available on:
http://www.indiastat.com/agriculture/2/consumptionofpesticides/206872/stats.aspx
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