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https://doi.org/10.1142/9781848161443_0017Cited by:12 (Source: Crossref)
Abstract:

The following sections are included:

  • Introduction

  • Estimates of Worldwide Pesticide Poisonings

  • Problems with these Estimates of Worldwide Incidence

    • Problems Associated with Health Facilities

    • Problems Associated with Health Care Seeking Behaviour

    • Problems Associated with Record Keeping and Reporting

    • The Medico-Legal Structures

  • Factors Influencing the Incidence of Serious Poisoning

    • Legislation

    • Manufacture of Pesticides

    • Storage and Sale Outlets

    • Labelling

    • Work Conditions

    • Protective Clothing, and Guidelines for Safe Use

    • Improper Disposal of Containers

  • Occupational Exposure

    • Occupational Exposure in Developed Countries

    • Sheep Dip

    • Greenhouse Workers

  • Accidental Poisonings

  • Contamination of Food During Transport, Storage and Preparation

    • Contamination of Water Supplies, Water, Vegetables and Fruit

    • Exposure after Household Pest Extermination and Head Lice Treatment

  • Intentional Poisoning

  • Homicidal Poisonings

  • Concluding Remarks

  • Acknowledgement

  • References