| Pesticide-handling practices in agriculture in Tanzania: observational data from 27 coffee and cotton farms. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11783862 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The practices of pesticide handling in agriculture were surveyed in 1991-1993 in Tanzania, to identify hazardous practices and farms where they occurred. The study involved 23 coffee farms with 246 persons exposed to hazardous practices, and four cotton farms with 45 exposed. An observation form addressed locations of important places with respect to pesticide spraying, storage, disposal, and equipment; personal protection; and hygiene. More pesticide formulations were used for coffee compared with cotton and by individual rather than cooperative farms. Coffee farms more often had unlabeled pesticide containers and missing mixing instructions, while cotton pesticides were stored in bedrooms, near food, and near open fires, and pesticide leftovers were often present. Hazardous practices were more pronounced at individual than cooperative farms, with significant differences in pesticide storage areas, as well as unlabeled and non-original containers. The study demonstrated the need to train farmers in pesticide safety, strengthen advisory and regulatory services, and extend protection to farm workers' families. |
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Authors:
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A V Ngowi; D N Maeda; C Wesseling; T J Partanen; M P Sanga; G Mbise |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of occupational and environmental health Volume: 7 ISSN: 1077-3525 ISO Abbreviation: Int J Occup Environ Health Publication Date: 2001 Oct-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-01-09 Completed Date: 2002-05-10 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9505217 Medline TA: Int J Occup Environ Health Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 326-32 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Tropical Pesticide Research Institute, Arusha, Tanzania. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Agriculture
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methods,
standards,
statistics & numerical data Animals Coffee / growth & development Environmental Monitoring / methods*, standards, statistics & numerical data Gossypium / growth & development Hazardous Substances / adverse effects* Humans Occupational Exposure / adverse effects*, prevention & control, statistics & numerical data Pesticide Residues / adverse effects* Pesticides / adverse effects* Product Packaging / methods Protective Devices / adverse effects Safety Management / methods Tanzania |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Coffee; 0/Hazardous Substances; 0/Pesticide Residues; 0/Pesticides |
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