An agriculture and health inter-sectorial research process to reduce hazardous pesticide health impacts among smallholder farmers in the Andes

• Main Authors: Chacon Aura (Author), Mera Xavier (Author), Suquillo Jovanny (Author), Pradel Willy (Author), Orozco T Fadya (Author), Cole Donald C (Author), Prain Gordon (Author), Wanigaratne Susitha (Author), Leah Jessica (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The use of highly hazardous pesticides by smallholder farmers constitutes a classic trans-sectoral 'wicked problem'. We share our program of research in potato and vegetable farming communities in the Andean highlands, work...