An analysis of hospital admissions data reveals how national pesticide bans have reshaped poisoning trends in Sri Lanka.
A scoping review to identify pesticide suicide surveillance methods currently used in African countries and to assess their viability for improving reporting of pesticide suicide deaths.
This study reviewed the effects of various restrictions and regulations on instances of poisoning and death caused by this highly toxic pesticide. Findings showed that countries implementing full bans experienced the most significant reductions in pesticide-related deaths.
This study investigates the scale and causes of unintentional acute pesticide poisoning among cotton farmers in Tanzania and identifies policy and safer pesticide alternatives.
A scoping review to map practices adopted by the pesticide industry to influence science and policymaking, revealing a critical need for research on current practices in low- and middle-income countries
A study aimed at identifying the pattern of suicidal deaths in five rural districts in Punjab Province of Pakistan. Findings showed that poisoning was the most common means of suicide.
A new systematic review, analysing recent global research, showing that regulations limiting access to highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs) are effective in preventing suicides.
A narrative review exploring the current state of toxicological care in Nepal and urgent need for further action to reduce the burden of poisoning.
A study exploring the extent of financial stress amongst people who self-harm in Sri Lanka. It found that people who self-harm have high levels of financial stress, with the high cost of agricultural supplies and inputs (e.g. pesticides) a key contributor to this. However, there is no evidence that financial stress influences methods of self-harm.
Findings from a survey of rice farmers in four regions of the Philippines to assess their bund management practices and willingness to adopt ecological engineering for pest management.