Pesticide poisoning in India - challenges of data and management in public health
- Economic & Political Weekly
- 56(45 & 46), 6-13, Nov, 2021: p.17-19
Across the world, studies show rising numbers in pesticide poisonings. Pesticide poisoning is a big problem in India. Due to various challenges, the data on pesticide poisoning compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau is not comprehensive. There is a direct linkage between intensive pesticide usage and poisoning. Pesticide poisoning—a growing public health issue—is ignored by the medical community, police, agriculture departments, and other regulatory authorities. – Reproduced