Reducing the Incidence of Acute Pesticide Poisoning by Educating Farmers on Integrated Pest Management in South India

Mancini, Francesca; Jiggins, Janice; OʼMalley, Michael

doi:10.1179/107735209799195790

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“…In our study, the farms grow only roses, while in the European greenhouses, in addition to roses, they grow other types of plants (gerbera jamesonii, dianthus caryophyllus, ornamental and other plants). Similar or slightly higher Similarly, a study among Indian farmers reported a reduced number of pesticide intoxication cases following continuous safety training in pesticide use (39,40).…”

Section: Endotoxin Exposurementioning

confidence: 74%

“…Such factors are, for instance, poor working conditions, inappropriate handling and storage of pesticides, lack of training on safe pesticide use and workers' hygiene practices. Provision of continuous safety training on pesticide use among Indian farmers was shown to increase their awareness and reduce the number of pesticide intoxication cases (39,40). The intensity and frequency of pesticide use are also very important factors that affect the exposure (34).…”

Section: Exposure To Pesticides On Flower Farms and Small-scale Farmsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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High Prevalence of Respiratory and Dermal Symptoms Among Ethiopian Flower Farm Workers

Hanssen

Nigatu

Zeleke

et al. 2014

Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health

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The flower industry is among the most important export industries in Ethiopia, employing more than 50,000 workers. The working conditions and health status among workers in Ethiopian flower industry are not documented. A questionnaire-based interview was conducted among 213 flower industry workers from 3 flower farms and 60 control workers from supermarkets from February to March 2012. A walk-through survey was also performed on the 3 flower farms. Interviewed flower farm workers have high prevalences of respiratory and dermal symptoms, which are rarely reported among controls. Female workers inside the greenhouses on the 3 flower farms have significantly more respiratory and dermal symptoms than workers outside the greenhouse, also when adjusting for age and education. Limited access to personal protection equipment (PPE) and unsafe pesticide routines are documented. This study indicates that working in these flower greenhouses might be associated with adverse health effects.

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Section: Endotoxin Exposurementioning

confidence: 74%

Section: Exposure To Pesticides On Flower Farms and Small-scale Farmsmentioning

confidence: 99%

High Prevalence of Respiratory and Dermal Symptoms Among Ethiopian Flower Farm Workers

Hanssen

Nigatu

Zeleke

et al. 2014

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“…A study in India suggested that educating farmers with knowledge of the IPM and the subsequent practice of IPM by farmers significantly reduced the use of pesticides, particularly organophosphate insecticides, which in turn was associated with a 50% reduction in the incidence of acute pesticide poisoning [172]. In addition, an integrated, community-based health promotion program has been shown to be effective in reducing the pesticide-related risk on small farms [173].…”

Section: Prevention Of Pesticide Exposures and Related Respiratorymentioning

confidence: 99%

Occupational Pesticide Exposures and Respiratory Health

Beach

Martin

et al. 2013

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Pesticides have been widely used to control pest and pest-related diseases in agriculture, fishery, forestry and the food industry. In this review, we identify a number of respiratory symptoms and diseases that have been associated with occupational pesticide exposures. Impaired lung function has also been observed among people occupationally exposed to pesticides. There was strong evidence for an association between occupational pesticide exposure and asthma, especially in agricultural occupations. In addition, we found suggestive evidence for a link between occupational pesticide exposure and chronic bronchitis or COPD. There was inconclusive evidence for the association between occupational pesticide exposure and lung cancer. Better control of pesticide uses and enforcement of safety behaviors, such as using personal protection equipment (PPE) in the workplace, are critical for reducing the risk of developing pesticide-related symptoms and diseases. Educational training programs focusing on basic safety precautions and proper uses of personal protection equipment (PPE) are possible interventions that could be used to control the respiratory diseases associated with pesticide exposure in occupational setting.

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“…Mancini et al (2005) and Mancini, Jiggins, and O'Malley (2009) documented both the occupational health risks to farmers, particularly in cotton-growing areas, and the positive impact on farmer health of reduced pesticide exposure through farmer field school (FFS) training in IPM. Their analysis of pesticide poisoning among Indian cotton farmers highlighted the high risk of acute poisoning to female farm laborers responsible for mixing pesticide concentrations and filling tanks, reduced through FFS training in IPM.…”

Section: Integrated Pest Management and Reduced Environmental Toxicitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Malaria and Agriculture: A Global Review of the Literature with a Focus on the Application of Integrated Pest and Vector Management in East Africa and Uganda

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Reducing the Incidence of Acute Pesticide Poisoning by Educating Farmers on Integrated Pest Management in South India

Cited by 21 publications

References 11 publications

High Prevalence of Respiratory and Dermal Symptoms Among Ethiopian Flower Farm Workers

High Prevalence of Respiratory and Dermal Symptoms Among Ethiopian Flower Farm Workers

Occupational Pesticide Exposures and Respiratory Health

Malaria and Agriculture: A Global Review of the Literature with a Focus on the Application of Integrated Pest and Vector Management in East Africa and Uganda

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