Interventions to Reduce Pesticide Exposure from the Agricultural Sector in Africa: A Workshop Report
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Published:2022-07-23
Issue:15
Volume:19
Page:8973
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ISSN:1660-4601
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Container-title:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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language:en
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Short-container-title:IJERPH
Author:
Röösli MartinORCID, Fuhrimann Samuel, Atuhaire Aggrey, Rother Hanna-AndreaORCID, Dabrowski JamesORCID, Eskenazi Brenda, Jørs Erik, Jepson Paul C., London LeslieORCID, Naidoo Saloshni, Rohlman Diane S.ORCID, Saunyama Ivy, van Wendel de Joode BernaORCID, Adeleye Adeoluwa O.ORCID, Alagbo Oyebanji O.ORCID, Aliaj Dem, Azanaw JemberORCID, Beerappa Ravichandran, Brugger CurdinORCID, Chaiklieng SunisaORCID, Chetty-Mhlanga Shala, Chitra Grace A.ORCID, Dhananjayan VenugopalORCID, Ejomah Afure, Enyoh Christian EbereORCID, Galani Yamdeu Joseph HubertORCID, Hogarh Jonathan N., Ihedioha Janefrances N.ORCID, Ingabire Jeanne PriscilleORCID, Isgren Ellinor, Loko Yêyinou Laura EstelleORCID, Maree LianaORCID, Metou’ou Ernest Nkoum, Moda Haruna MusaORCID, Mubiru EdwardORCID, Mwema Mwema Felix, Ndagire Immaculate, Olutona Godwin O., Otieno Peter, Paguirigan Jordan M.ORCID, Quansah Reginald, Ssemugabo CharlesORCID, Solomon SeruwoORCID, Sosan Mosudi B.ORCID, Sulaiman Mohammad BashirORCID, Teklu Berhan M., Tongo IsiomaORCID, Uyi OsariyekemwenORCID, Cueva-Vásquez HenryORCID, Veludo AdrianaORCID, Viglietti Paola, Dalvie Mohamed AqielORCID
Abstract
Despite the fact that several cases of unsafe pesticide use among farmers in different parts of Africa have been documented, there is limited evidence regarding which specific interventions are effective in reducing pesticide exposure and associated risks to human health and ecology. The overall goal of the African Pesticide Intervention Project (APsent) study is to better understand ongoing research and public health activities related to interventions in Africa through the implementation of suitable target-specific situations or use contexts. A systematic review of the scientific literature on pesticide intervention studies with a focus on Africa was conducted. This was followed by a qualitative survey among stakeholders involved in pesticide research or management in the African region to learn about barriers to and promoters of successful interventions. The project was concluded with an international workshop in November 2021, where a broad range of topics relevant to occupational and environmental health risks were discussed such as acute poisoning, street pesticides, switching to alternatives, or disposal of empty pesticide containers. Key areas of improvement identified were training on pesticide usage techniques, research on the effectiveness of interventions targeted at exposure reduction and/or behavioral changes, awareness raising, implementation of adequate policies, and enforcement of regulations and processes.
Funder
Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation
Subject
Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Cited by
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