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VOL. 7, ISSUE 1 (2025)
Types of major pesticides: Currently used and their effect on human health
Authors
Dr. Alka Misra, Dr. Akanksha Srivastava
Abstract
Pesticides are the toxic chemical compounds
which are used to kill, repel or control forms of animal and plant life,
considered to damage or be a nuisance in agriculture and domestic life. Over
800 pesticides are registered for use around the world; some of them are used
in large quantities and may pose risks for a variety of health problems. Common
currently used pesticides are organic chemicals belonging to organochlorines,
organophosphates, carbamates and pyrethroids groups. Pesticides have been
linked with human health hazards from short term impacts such as headaches and
nausea to chronic impacts like Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, thyroid and
kidney diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, shingles (Herpes zoster) and cancer
among other health issues. Evidences suggest that childrens are particularly
susceptible to adverse effects from exposure to pesticides, including
neuro-developmental effects. In this paper, types of currently used common
pesticides and their hazardous effects, caused by over and misuse, on human
health has been discussed.
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Pages:21-24
How to cite this article:
Dr. Alka Misra, Dr. Akanksha Srivastava "Types of major pesticides: Currently used and their effect on human health". International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Vol 7, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 21-24
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