Occupational exposure to pesticides is very common among workers in the agricultural sector in developing countries. The study suggests that pesticide use is often unscientific at all levels of use-from the selection of chemicals and handling practices to averting behaviour. This results in health damages to the extent of Rs. 38 per day (US$0.86) per individual.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/pesticide-application-and-occupational-health-risks-among-farm-workers-kerala
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/p-indira-devi
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/indian-journal-agricultural-economics
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/agriculture
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/pesticides
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/health-effects
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/occupational-health
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/pesticides-and-toxins
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/pesticide-use
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/kerala