Dear colleagues, In our ornithological work here at the Environmental Center we have recently become aware of the use of DDT in the rural areas for the control of head lice in children. The DDT is applied directly to the head of the child. This practice was apparently common in the past in other countries. However, the potential risks from biomagnification in humans and other animals are still grave.
The Environmental Center would like to develop a project to address the problem. Anyone who may be interested in such a project, either offering advice, background information or directly contributing to research and public advocacy work is welcome to contact us. Please forward this message to others you think may be interested in getting involved. Sincerely, Renee Renee A. Richer, PhD Assistant Professor Director, Environmental Conservation and Research Center American University of Armenia 40 Baghramian Avenue #136 Yerevan, Armenia 375019 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (374-10)51-26-90
