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Assessment Level Knowledge of Toxicity Symptoms & Practices of Using Protective Gear Associated with Pesticides Use among Baghdad Governorate Farmers | ||
| Al-Mustansiriyah Journal of Science | ||
| Article 1, Volume 24, Issue 3, 2013, Pages 67-74 | ||
| Author | ||
| Jazaer.A. joed | ||
| Abstract | ||
| The Iraqi government and public have come to realize that the use of chemical pesticides by farmers to control pests and diseases in the country is increasing. This excessive application of pesticides on crops renders them toxic and unfit for human consumption, This study was designed to assess the level knowledge of farmers: regarding toxicity symptoms associated with pesticide exposure, practices regarding the use of protective tools, storage of pesticide and fate of empty containers, pesticides used during summer season 2010. The statistical results of the analysis showed that farmers reported low levels of knowledge on: toxicity symptoms related to pesticides (58%), very low level on practices regarding the use of protective measures (20%), storage of pesticide 49%, and fate of empty containers was 25%, Malathion was the most common pesticide use by farmers . Result showed that farmers in Baghdad governorate used pesticides extensively. Their knowledge on toxicity symptoms related to pesticides and practices of using protective gear were poor. | ||
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