This paper identifies options for replacing paraquat and distils practical lessons from numerous successes around the world.
A systematic review of world literature to explore the relationship between alcohol co-ingestion and outcome in pesticide self-poisoning
This protocol outlines a scoping review to investigate how pesticide suicide deaths in Africa are recorded by exploring the various surveillance systems in place.
A review of over 30 studies reveals that the dose of vomiting agent, included as a safety measure in standard paraquat products, is based on flawed evidence.
This paper discusses the reasons for the perception of the criminality of attempted suicide in Nepal, its consequences, and the ways of addressing them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This paper examines the impact of bans on 14 highly hazardous pesticides, introduced by the State of Kerala, India, in 2011, on crop production. The study found no evidence that the Keralan bans had any negative effect on agricultural yield and food production.