Yes. Although many countries banned or heavily restricted DDT beginning in the 1970s, it is still used in some parts of the world to control mosquitoes that spread malaria. Under guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO), DDT may be applied indoors in regions where malaria remains a major public health threat. Its continued use remains controversial because of the chemical’s persistence in the environment and its harmful effects on wildlife.
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