Evaluation of acceptability and use of lockable storage devices for pesticides in Sri Lanka that might assist in prevention of self-poisoning

Evaluation of acceptability and use of lockable storage devices for pesticides in Sri Lanka that might assist in prevention of self-poisoning

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Self-poisoning with pesticides is a major reason for high suicide rates in rural areas of many developing countries. Safer storage of pesticides may be one means of prevention. We have conducted a study to assess the acceptability an...

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Main Authors: Harriss Louise, Simkin Sue, Ratnayeke Lakshmi, Hawton Keith, Scott Vanda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/69

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