Global trends in the production and use of DDT for control of malaria and other vector-borne diseases

DDT was among the initial persistent organic pollutants listed under the Stockholm Convention and continues to be used for control of malaria and other vector-borne diseases in accordance with its provisions on acceptable purposes. Trends in the production and use of DDT were evaluated over the period 2001-2014.Available data on global production of DDT showed a 32% decline over the reporting period, from 5144 to 3491 metric tons of active...