Health Risk of Potato Farmers Exposed to Overuse of Chemical Pesticides in Iran
Background: Potato is the main crop of Ardabil Plain (accounting for one-fifth of potato production in Iran). Its health hazard risk to farmers is rising due to the increasing rate of pesticide use. The present study analyzes potato farmers’ health hazard risk in the use of chemical pesticides. Meth...
Main Authors: | Mojtaba Sookhtanlou, Mohammad Sadegh Allahyari, Jhalukpreya Surujlal |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2022-03-01
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Series: | Safety and Health at Work |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791121000792 |
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