Child and adolescent mortality associated with pesticide toxicity in Cape Town, South Africa, 2010-2019: a retrospective case review.
Bronwen DaviesMarie Belle Kathrina Mendoza HlelaHanna-Andrea RotherPublished in: BMC public health (2023)
Terbufos and methamidophos are highly hazardous pesticide (HHP) active ingredients registered in South Africa for agricultural uses, yet commonly sold as street pesticides for domestic use in lower socioeconomic areas. Reducing access and availability of toxic pesticides, especially through the illegal selling of street pesticides, and providing low toxic alternatives to poorer communities, may support mortality reduction initiatives. Mortality and toxicology data provide important, often overlooked, surveillance tools for informing policy and public health interventions to reduce toxic pesticide harm in local communities.
Keyphrases
- south africa
- risk assessment
- public health
- hiv positive
- human health
- cardiovascular events
- mental health
- heavy metals
- risk factors
- gas chromatography
- young adults
- type diabetes
- healthcare
- oxidative stress
- physical activity
- mass spectrometry
- climate change
- cardiovascular disease
- coronary artery disease
- electronic health record
- quality improvement
- liquid chromatography
- oxide nanoparticles