RT Report T1 DDT and its Derivatives: Environmental Health Criteria 9 A1 United Nations Environment Programme, A1 World Health Organization, K1 environmental health K1 carcinogen K1 chemical K1 pollution K1 dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane K1 Pollution SN 924 154069 9 YR 1979 FD 1979 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29274 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29274 NO Although the ecological aspects of DDT, including its possible accumulation in some components of the food chain, its metabolism in micro-organisms and plants, as well as its effects on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems are, no doubt, of great interest and importance, this document is concerned with the discussion of its metabolism and effects in experimental animals and man that have direct implications for human health. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 16, 2026