The impacts of pesticides on the health of farmers in Fasa, Iran.
Journal Title: Electronic Physician - Year 2015, Vol 7, Issue 4
Abstract
With the growing global population, it is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the demands for food and energy. A major portion of the food and energy is produced via agriculture and livestock activities. The objectives of this research are to gather information regarding the demographic features of farmers, previous poisoning, and the extent of farmers' knowledge in the use of pesticides and associated hazards in different counties and villages in Fasa, a city located in the Fars province of Iran.
Authors and Affiliations
Sajad Zare, Mehdi Behzadi, Mohsen Tarzanan, Masome Beik Mohamadi, Leila Omidi, Akbar Babaei Heydarabadi, Somayeh Kazemi
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