Japan’s pesticide regulations have been effective in reducing deaths, new analysis shows
April 28, 2022
New research has shown that Japan’s restrictions on paraquat have contributed to a 92% reduction in pesticide deaths.
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Pesticide use, agricultural outputs, and pesticide poisoning deaths in Japan
April 28, 2022
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.
Taiwan’s paraquat ban has led to a fall in pesticide suicides, early analysis shows
February 3, 2022
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.
The early impact of paraquat ban on suicide in Taiwan
January 31, 2022
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.
Impact of regional bans of highly hazardous pesticides on agricultural yields: the case of Kerala
January 26, 2022
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.
Bans on toxic pesticides in Kerala have no adverse effect on crop production
January 26, 2022
New research from the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention has found that bans on toxic pesticides in the State of Kerala, India, have had no adverse impact on agriculture and food production.
Are we missing a lifesaving opportunity?
February 19, 2020
Evidence shows that effective pesticide regulation can dramatically reduce the number of non-farm suicides taking place in India, while simultaneously improving public health, farmer incomes, and the environment.
Prevention of suicide with regulations aimed at restricting access to highly hazardous pesticides: a systematic review of the international evidence
August 11, 2017
This paper provides a systematic review of international evidence on the effectiveness of pesticide regulation in reducing pesticide-specific and overall suicide rates.
Comment: Preventing deaths from pesticide self-poisoning – learning from Sri Lanka’s success
July 1, 2017
This article discusses what we can learn Sri Lanka’s pesticide regulations, which have contributed to one of the greatest decreases in suicide rate ever seen.