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An overview of exposure and management of persistent organic pesticides in Swaziland

Available information in Swaziland indicates that there are stocks of persistent organic pesticides that have been
discontinued elsewhere because of their carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic properties. Some of these
pesticides, such as DDT and endosulfan, are still used in agriculture to protect crops and livestock from pests and
diseases, and in vector control especially mosquitoes. There has been an increase in the use of these pesticides
over the years. It is estimated that about 30–40% of the population may have already been exposed to these
pesticides. The cultural and lifestyle determinants of pesticide exposure are highlighted.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:tut/oai:encore.tut.ac.za:d1000900
Date04 August 2003
CreatorsOkonkwo, J
PublisherInternational Journal of Environment Studies
Source SetsSouth African National ETD Portal
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeText
FormatPdf
RightsInternational Journal of Environment Studies
RelationTaylor & Francis

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