Pesticide poisoning in Chitwan, Nepal: a descriptive epidemiological study

• Main Authors: Deepak Gyenwali (Author), Abhinav Vaidya (Author), Sundar Tiwari (Author), Prakash Khatiwada (Author), Daya Ram Lamsal (Author), Shrikrishana Giri (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Globally, there is a growing concern over pesticides use, which has been linked to self-harm and suicide. However, there is paucity of research on the epidemiology of pesticides poisoning in Nepal. This study is aimed at assessing epidemiological features of pesticides poisoning...