Safe storage of pesticides in Sri Lanka - Identifying important design features influencing community acceptance and use of safe storage devices

• Main Authors: Dawson Andrew (Author), Hoek Wim (Author), Eddleston Michael (Author), Pieris Ravi (Author), Weerasinghe Manjula (Author), Konradsen Flemming (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Self-poisoning with pesticides is the cause of an estimated 300,000 deaths annually in rural Asia. The great majority of these deaths are from impulsive acts of self-harm using pesticides that are readily available in the home. The s...