Add to Favorites
Please login to add this content to your favorites

WHO - Exposure to highly hazardous pesticides: A major public health concern [2019]

Description:

The short information document prepared by WHO provides decision makers with the essential information on highly toxic pesticides. The document provides overview information on (i) what constitutes a highly toxic pesticide; (ii) sources exposure, including through agriculture and public health, domestic use, food and drinking-water; (iii) health effects, including acute effects and effects related to long-term exposure; (iv) risk mitigation measures; and (iv) key WHO references. In addition details of where to find relevant WHO guideline values for pesticides in food and drinking-water are given.

Why this Tool/Guidance?

Information provided is useful to support environmental health decision making. It provides essential information in regards to pesticide use and exposure.

Continue to:

Short information document external link


Change resources level
You have changed the resources available. The content, tools and more information pages suggested may have changed in order to make up the most cost effective management scheme.