Japan’s pesticide regulations have been effective in reducing deaths, new analysis shows
April 28, 2022
New research has shown that Japan’s restrictions on paraquat have contributed to a 92% reduction in pesticide deaths.
Author: CPSP
Pesticide use, agricultural outputs, and pesticide poisoning deaths in Japan
April 28, 2022
This paper examines the impact of Japan’s pesticide regulations. The study found that Japan’s restrictions on paraquat have contributed to a reduction in pesticide sales and deaths, with no apparent change in agricultural output.
World Health Day 2022: The role of pesticide vendors in tackling a global health problem
April 7, 2022
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Impact of large-scale, government-legislated and funded organic farming training on pesticide use in Andhra Pradesh, India: a cross-sectional study
April 7, 2022
This paper provides an evaluation of the Andhra Pradesh Community-managed Natural Farming (APCNF) programme in south India. The study found that moves to transition farms in an Indian state to organic farming practices have reduced pesticide use among farmers.
Organic farming programme halves use of pesticides by farmers
April 7, 2022
Moves to transition farms in an Indian state to organic practices have reduced pesticide use among farmers, an evaluation of the programme has shown.
Gatekeeper training for vendors to reduce pesticide self-poisoning in rural South Asia: a study protocol for a stepped-wedge cluster randomised controlled trial
April 5, 2022
This protocol provides an overview of a ‘gatekeeper’ training programme for pesticide vendors to enable them to identify individuals at high risk of self-poisoning. The primary aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the training in preventing pesticide self-poisoning in Sri Lanka.
Experts and activists discuss human rights and pesticide poisoning at CPSP event
March 25, 2022
The Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention (CPSP) has hosted an important session on human rights and pesticide poisoning. The virtual event took place on Monday 21 March 2022 and formed part of the satellite programme at this year’s Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) conference.
High-profile panel announced for CUGH 2022 satellite session
February 17, 2022
The Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention is delighted to unveil a high-profile panel of speakers for our upcoming satellite event at the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) Virtual Conference.
Taiwan’s paraquat ban has led to a fall in pesticide suicides, early analysis shows
February 3, 2022
A recent study on the impact of Taiwan’s 2018 paraquat ban has shown a fall in pesticide suicide rates. Paraquat is a highly toxic pesticide that is deadly when ingested and a leading method for suicide worldwide, responsible for 150,000 deaths every year.
The early impact of paraquat ban on suicide in Taiwan
January 31, 2022
This paper explores the impact of the first-stage ban of paraquat, a highly lethal herbicide when ingested, on suicide in Taiwan. The study found that the ban on the import and production of paraquat was followed by a fall in pesticide and paraquat suicides.