World Bank - Pesticides. Agricultural Pollution [2018]

Description:

The document provides key facts on pesticide pollution, including on (i) nature and magnitude of the problem; (ii) reasons why excessive and improper use of pesticides occurs; (iii) prevention and control; and (iv) international response to highly hazardous pesticides.

Why this Tool/Guidance?

Information provided is useful to support environmental health decision making. It provides a basic summary of information on pesticides relevant to public health.

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