Concerning health problems related to pesticides exposure
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Abstract
Pesticides are a group of chemicals used for pest control in agriculture and forestry. In addition to occupational population, general population also has a chance to be exposed to such chemicals via various ways. The relationship between human health and pesticides exposure is very complicated. The data on the health effects of long-term exposure to pesticides are limited and often controversial in human health risk assessments. The management of pesticides requires scientific data, but at present there are very few toxicological data for most pesticides and few human health data related to pesticides. Government agencies should establish a monitoring system after pesticide registration and marketing to evaluate the potential adverse effects of pesticides exposure. Pesticides enterprises must be enforced to implement the obligations that all occupationally exposed workers can get comprehensive occupational health surveillance. Professionals should also pay attention to potential health risks of pesticide exposure. In a word, let pesticides benefit our life and avoid any damage to our health.
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