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If we excessively use pesticides to protect the crops from diseases, then it may cause lion-term damage to mankind'. Justify this statement.

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Pesticides are toxic. Poisonous, and often non-biodegradable chemical compounds. Also mention a few harmful effects of pesticide on the human body.
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