Management of Organochlorine Exposure to Health Risks in Asia – A Review
- Author:
Muhammad Azmi Maruf
1
;
R. Azizah
2
;
Lilis Sulistyorini
2
;
Zainul Amiruddin Zakaria
3
;
Najihah Hanisah Marmaya
4
;
Aditya S. Pawitra
2
;
Arif Sumantri
5
;
Siti N. A. Jauharoh
6
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: Environment, Farmers, Management, Organochlorine
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2021;17(No.4):332-340
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- Abstract: Organochlorine organic pesticides used on a large scale still pose a great health hazard to humans and animals. Organochlorine pesticides contribute to reduced disease, higher yields and increased production. This research was to review various articles on management of organochlorine exposure and health risks. This research used multiple search engines (Scholar, PubMed). A few significant keywords were chosen to discover considers that fit this theme. Organochlorine as Persistent Organic Pollutants are difficult to remove from the environment. There are several health-causing effects of organochlorine most of which are chronic diseases (i.e., pulmonary function, cancer, reproductive issue). Organochlorine control in the environment is needed to reduce health effects, especially in farming communities, personal protective equipment including masks and gloves is also necessary. Local government may also promote and doing a prevention program from the danger of the use of pesticides in agriculture.
- Full text:11.2021my1154.pdf
