Evaluation of acceptability and use of lockable storage devices for pesticides in Sri Lanka that might assist in prevention of self-poisoning
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Self-poisoning with pesticides is a major reason for high suicide rates in rural areas of many developing countries. Safer storage of pesticides may be one means of prevention. We have conducted a study to assess the acceptability an...
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Main Authors: | Harriss Louise (Author), Simkin Sue (Author), Ratnayeke Lakshmi (Author), Hawton Keith (Author), Scott Vanda (Author) |
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2009-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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