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Pesticides. Nicaraguan disabled children
In Nicaragua, 14% of children aged 0 to 14 have some kind of handicap. One third of all disabled children in Nicaragua are found in the coffee-growing department of Jinotega, even though Jinotega only accounts for 5% of the Nicaraguan population. The large number of children that suffer from a physical or mental handicap in Jinotega is attributed to contamination from the massive use of pesticides, such as the deadly DDT, in the coffee cultivation process.
Los Pipitos Association, which provides medical assistance and psychological support, was born out of a response from parents of the deprived and forgotten disabled children.
Los Pipitos Association, which provides medical assistance and psychological support, was born out of a response from parents of the deprived and forgotten disabled children.
