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Global agricultural pesticide poisoning risks

Overview

A study published in ‘Frontiers in Public Health’ indicates that between 402 and 433 million farmers and agricultural workers suffer from acute pesticide poisoning annually. This accounts for approximately 46% of the global agricultural population of 934 million people.

Global pesticide consumption has doubled since 1990, reaching 3.8 million tonnes in 2023. While Europe is identified as the only major region to report a decrease in consumption due to strict regulations, other areas face rising risks. South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Africa are among the most heavily affected regions. Burkina Faso reports the highest national poisoning rate, with nearly 84% of its farmers affected annually.

In Europe, Southern Europe remains the most impacted sub-region, with a 32% poisoning rate and over 1.5 million annual cases. In Germany, legal challenges are mounting as the Deutsche Umwelthilfe has filed a lawsuit against the approval of certain herbicides due to concerns regarding chemical residues and health risks. The report, commissioned by the Pesticide Action Network, notes that the chemical industry often obstructs reduction efforts.

Entities

Susan Haffmans · Pesticide Action Network Germany · Frontiers in Public Health · World Health Organization · European Food Safety Authority

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources
    Pesticide poisoning affects 46% of global agricultural workers

    A new study shows 46% of the world's agricultural workers suffer acute pesticide poisoning annually, with global consumption doubling since 1990.

  2. 11 days ago

    [HEALTH] 14 sources
    Pesticide poisoning affects 402 million farmers annually, study finds

    A study in Frontiers in Public Health finds that 46% of the world's 934 million farmers suffer acute pesticide poisoning annually, with global consumption doubling since 1990.

Sources

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