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.
Authors:Lisa Schölin, Duleeka Knipe, Piumee Bandara, Michael Eddleston & Aastha Sethi Published in: BMC Public Health
Abstract
Pesticide self-poisoning is a public health problem mostly affecting low- and middle-income countries. In Sri Lanka, India and China suicide rates have reduced among young people, particularly females, following highly hazardous pesticides (HHP) bans. This success story requires attention to encourage more research on differential effects of HHP bans.