Pesticide Use, Poisoning, and Knowledge and Unsafe Occupational Practices in Thailand

• Published in: New solutions Vol. 28; no. 2; pp. 283 - 302
• Main Author: Sapbamrer, Ratana
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.08.2018; SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
• Subjects: Agricultural policy; Agricultural practices; Agricultural production; Agrochemicals; Communication; Consumers; Farmers; Farmers - education; Farmers - statistics & numerical data; Health care policy; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Health risks; Humans; Inservice Training; Legislation; Occupational Exposure - adverse effects; Occupational Exposure - prevention & control; Occupational Exposure - standards; Personal Protective Equipment; Pesticide Residues - adverse effects; Pesticide Residues - standards; Pesticide use reduction; Pesticides; Pesticides - analysis; Pesticides - poisoning; Poisoning; Productivity; Protective Clothing; Refuse Disposal; Sustainable agriculture; Thailand; Training; Thailand; farm worker pesticide knowledge; occupational pesticide use; Thailand; pesticides; farm worker health and safety

The agricultural system in Thailand has shifted from a traditional to a commercial agricultural system. Pesticides have been imported into Thailand to increase agricultural productivity, resulting in adverse health effects for farmers and consumers. However, the scientific data available in Thailand...