Suicide by pesticide ingestion in Nepal and the impact of pesticide regulation
June 22, 2021
This paper analyses pesticide regulation and pesticides responsible for poisonings in Nepal, relating them to national suicide rates.
Author: CPSP
Factors associated with purchasing pesticide from shops for intentional self-poisoning in Sri Lanka
July 20, 2020
In this study, we aimed to investigate factors associated with purchasing pesticides for self-poisoning in Sri Lanka to inform policies and guide the design of appropriate interventions to reduce access to pesticides for self-poisoning.
Emerging pesticides responsible for suicide in rural Sri Lanka following the 2008–2014 pesticide bans
May 25, 2020
This study aimed to identify the key pesticides now responsible for suicides in rural Sri Lanka to provide data for further pesticide regulation.
Are we missing a lifesaving opportunity?
February 19, 2020
Evidence shows that effective pesticide regulation can dramatically reduce the number of non-farm suicides taking place in India, while simultaneously improving public health, farmer incomes, and the environment.
Suicide by pesticide poisoning in India: a review of pesticide regulations and their impact on suicide trends
February 19, 2020
This paper summarises the pesticide bans and restrictions that have been implemented to date by the central and state governments in India. It explores how they might relate to changes in rates of both pesticide suicides and suicides from all methods.
How many premature deaths from pesticide suicide have occurred since the agricultural Green Revolution?
September 9, 2019
This paper aims to calculate plausible estimates for the total global number of pesticide suicides that have occurred since 1960.
Vendor-based restrictions on pesticide sales to prevent pesticide self-poisoning – a pilot study
February 20, 2018
This paper summarizes the findings of pilot study to test the feasibility and acceptability of vendor-based restrictions on pesticide sales for such high-risk individuals. This intervention has the potential to reduce access to pesticides for self-poisoning.
Effectiveness of household lockable pesticide storage to reduce pesticide self-poisoning in rural Asia: a community-based, cluster-randomised controlled trial
October 21, 2017
This paper shares the findings of a study to test the effectiveness of lockable pesticide storage containers in preventing pesticide self-poisoning. The study ultimately did not show any effect or benefit.
Prevention of suicide with regulations aimed at restricting access to highly hazardous pesticides: a systematic review of the international evidence
August 11, 2017
This paper provides a systematic review of international evidence on the effectiveness of pesticide regulation in reducing pesticide-specific and overall suicide rates.