DDT is banned in most countries but is still widely used for malaria control.

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DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is banned in most countries for its harmful effects on the environment and human health. However, it is still used in some countries for vector control measures against malaria-carrying mosquitoes. The World Health Organization recommends the use of DDT for indoor residual spraying in selected areas where malaria is endemic and where other available insecticides are not effective.

DDT Is Banned in Most Countries but Is Still Widely