A study investigating the characteristics and trends in fatal and non-fatal pesticide poisoning in Malaysia, with an evaluation of the effectiveness of a national paraquat ban in reducing deaths.
A new study, led by the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention (CPSP), has found no evidence that the inclusion of a vomiting agent in a highly toxic pesticide helps to save lives.
Findings from a study assessing whether the dose of vomiting agent included in standard paraquat products prevents deaths from paraquat poisoning.
A new study, led by Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN UK) and supported by the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention, has shown that a highly hazardous pesticide can be banned without affecting agricultural productivity.
This paper identifies options for replacing paraquat and distils practical lessons from numerous successes around the world.
New analysis from the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention (CPSP) has shown that the dose of vomiting agent included in standard paraquat products is based on flawed evidence.
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.
New research has shown that Japan’s restrictions on paraquat have contributed to a 92% reduction in pesticide deaths.
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.
A recent study on the impact of Taiwan’s 2018 paraquat ban has shown a fall in pesticide suicide rates. Paraquat is a highly toxic pesticide that is deadly when ingested and a leading method for suicide worldwide, responsible for 150,000 deaths every year.