Background Psychiatric disorders are reported to be present in 80% to 90% of suicide
deaths in high-income countries (HIC), but this association is less clear in low-and middle …

Hundreds of thousands of people are dying around the world each year from the effects of
the use, or misuse, of pesticides. This paper reviews the different options to reduce …

Background. Suicide is a major cause of mortality worldwide. Differences in rates of suicide
exist between urban and rural areas; however, little rigorous research has examined the …

Organophosphorus insecticide self-poisoning is a major global health problem, killing over
100,000 people annually. It is a complex multi-organ condition, involving the inhibition of …

Acute poisoning with pesticides is a global public health problem and accounts for as many
as 300 000 deaths worldwide every year. The majority of deaths occur due to exposure to …

Purpose Inappropriate application of pesticides is quite common in the study area, causing
health issues and in some cases fatalities. The intent of the current study is to gauge the …

This paper, which builds on the findings of WHO's Report on Mental Health and
Development, aims to highlight the health, social, economic, and human rights effects of …

Acute pesticide poisoning has become a major public health problem worldwide, following
the intensification of agriculture and the promotion of agrochemicals in low and middle …

This long-term study in Sri Lanka explored the complexities behind self-inflicted pesticide
poisonings by 166 Sri Lankans. Using or threatening to use pesticides for self-harm has …

Background Poisoning is a significant public health problem worldwide and is one of the
most common reasons for visiting emergency departments (EDs), but factors that help to …