Socio-Economics, Health Issues and Pesticides

The following sections are included:

• Introduction

• Role in Control of Vector Borne Diseases

• Role in Food Production and Storage

  • Arable Crops

  • Livestock

• Pesticide-Associated Human Ill-Health

• Effects on the Environment and Wild Life

• Insecticide-Related Disease and Global Health Priorities

• Role of Industry

• Environmental Changes: Effect on Food and Disease

  • Global Warming

• Alternatives

  • Biological Control and Environmental Management

  • Mechanised Farming

  • Integrated Crop Management

• Conclusions

• Acknowledgements

• Other sources of information

• Thanks