| Document ID (ISN) | 68266 |
| CIS number |
97-191 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0048-9697 - Science of the Total Environment |
| Year |
1996 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Pimentel D. |
| Title |
Green revolution agriculture and chemical hazards |
| Bibliographic information |
Sep. 1996, Vol.188, Suppl.1, p.S86-S98. 93 ref. |
| Abstract |
Health and environmental problems associated with the extensive use of fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture are discussed, with particular reference to developing countries. Contents: extent of use of pesticides and crops treated; health and environmental effects of pesticide exposure (food contamination, pesticide poisoning, antifertility effects, neurotoxic effects); extent of use of fertilizers; health and environmental effects of exposure to nitrogen-containing fertilizers. The need for government policies to protect public health and the environment is emphasized. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
agricultural chemicals; crop protection; developing countries; health hazards; environmental pollution |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
pesticide poisoning; fertilizers; pesticides; nitrogen |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Agricultural chemicals
Environmental pollution
OSH in developing countries
|
