Unregulated Use of Fertilizers Has Led to Higher Cancer rates in farmers in India

Unregulated Use of Fertilizers Has Led to Higher Cancer rates in farmers in India

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The video discusses the 'Cancer Express', a train carrying cancer patients from Punjab to a hospital in Bikaner. It highlights the link between the high cancer rates in Punjab and the use of agrochemicals from the Green Revolution. The video also covers campaigns against chemical farming and the environmental and health challenges faced by Punjab, despite its prosperity.

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How has the green revolution contributed to the current health crisis in Punjab?

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What are the main reasons for the high incidence of cancer in Punjab according to the text?

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