A review of the literature on pesticide self-poisoning in Pakistan to identify the most problematic pesticides in relation to national pesticide regulations.
A proposed framework intended to help guide efforts to conceptualise, research, and address the commercial determinants of suicide.
Findings from a study assessing whether the dose of vomiting agent included in standard paraquat products prevents deaths from paraquat poisoning.
Findings from a study assessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on self-poisoning and suicide in Sri Lanka.
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.