The food industry is also challenged by the destruction of pollinators

Three-quarters of agricultural crops need pollination, but the number of individuals of many insect species decreases dramatically, so inadequate pollination causes a 3-5 percent loss in the cultivation of fruits, vegetables and stone fruits, the research concluded.

About one percent of deaths are due to reduced consumption of these foods, according to scientists who examined deaths from heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some types of cancer, all of which can be reduced with a healthy diet. This is the first study to quantify the impact of the loss of wild pollinators on human health.

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