A study demonstrating that identifying the specific compound is possible in most pesticide poisoning patients through careful history taking and examination of the pesticide bottle.
BLOG: Professor Michael Eddleston reflects on steps taken in 2023 to reduce international use of highly hazardous pesticides and the impact this could have on global suicide rates.
We are delighted to announce UK public screenings of ‘Her Name Was Sita’ – a short documentary exploring womanhood, virtue, shame, and suicide in Nepal.
BLOG: To mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Dr Leah Utyasheva examines the growing influence of corporate powers and their impact on global human rights.
The protocol for the CCBOC study. This large-scale clinical trial in Bangladesh is exploring the effectiveness of calcium channel blocking medicines (CCB) for patients with organophosphorus or carbamate poisoning.
This policy brief examines the existing law and policy framework in India. It outlines the powers of the states to reduce pesticide-related harms. ...
A commentary exploring why bans on highly hazardous pesticides are particularly effective in saving the lives of young females in low and middle-income countries.
*Warning: this article discusses suicide. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline – https://findahelpline.com/*
An investigation of the difference between individuals who directly purchase pesticides from shops for suicide attempts and suicide deaths versus those who access pesticides from an individual’s house or nearby environment.
A commentary exploring the harmful relationship between alcohol and pesticide self-poisoning.