Evaluation of acceptability and use of lockable storage devices for pesticides in Sri Lanka that might assist in prevention of self-poisoning
<p style="text-align:justify;"> <b>Background:</b> 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 acc...
Main Authors: | Hawton, K, Ratnayeke, L, Simkin, S, Harriss, L, Scott, V |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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BioMed Central
2009
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