Pesticides

Abstract

There is growing evidence about the influence of chemical exposures on specific molecular systems and mechanisms involved in cognitive and mental function. Evidence is also emerging about the negative impact of these chemical exposures on mental health, including depression, suicide, and other risks. Despite the growing appreciation of these factors, however, little attention has been paid to the ethical and social implications of their interactions. Drawing on recent work that argues for an environmental neuroethics approach that explicitly brings together ethics, environment, and conditions of the central nervous system, this article focuses on these critical issues for pesticides specifically.

Spatial patterns and epidemiological characterization of suicides in the Chapecó micro-region, Santa Catarina, Brazil: an ecological study, 1996-2018

“… 20 Another important factor related to the rural environment is the presence of pesticides, whereby inappropriate use, without appropriate personal protective equipment, ease of access to them and their being lethal suggest an association between depression symptoms and suicide among the population residing in these areas. 1 , 26 Between 2000 and 2012, 40% of suicides due to poisoning in Brazil resulted from use of pesticides. 17 Furthermore, being physically disabled can increase the risk of suicidal ideation.…”

Bioremidation of Spirulina Plantesis Against Deltamethrin Mediated Toxicity and Its Chemical Residues in Chicken Meat

“…Chicken meat has been identi ed as a major product and an effective source of protein (Chia et al 2019;Elahi et al 2020). Pesticide use has increased in recent decades and leads to contamination of food (Cabrera 2017) and potentially toxic components in humans, which may cause serious health problems (Azam et al 2020).…”