Investigation on the impact of pesticides on exposed persons in Tien Giang, Can Tho, Khanh Hoa and Thua Thien - Hue (1996
- Author:
Tu Thi Phung
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
pesticide
- MeSH:
Pesticides;
Poisoning
- From:Journal of Preventive Medicine
1999;10(2):54-51
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Results obtained from the investigation showed that: the management of pesticides in Tien Giang, Can Tho, Khanh Hoa and Thua Thien - Hue provinces is not properly. The farmers keep pesticides in their houses (90.8%). High percentage of exposed farmers have poisoning symptoms/signs. From 1993 to 1996 there were 4.899 cases of pesticide poisoning among them 286 died, 98% used pesticides for their suicide. We have made some practical recommendations for the prevention of poisoning and health protection for farmers.
