Pesticide Poisoning Among Agriculturists of Dharwad District: A Study

Authors

  • Purnanand Nagappa Sangalad, Malakajappa Gyanappa Huddar*

Abstract

Abstract

Pesticide poisoning cases between 2003-2009 have been surveyed to understand the pattern of poisoning cases among farmers of Dharwad district. Total 39 poisoning cases were studied from OPD (Out Patient Department) to IPD (In Patient Department), followed from admission to recovery or death in a systematic manner. All these cases were analyzed with an objective of knowing age distribution of victims, commonest type of poisoning, the manner of poisoning, and also the rural and urban trends. Among 39 cases, male 31 cases (79.48%) predominated females 8 cases (20.51%) with majority (41.02%) belonging to 41-50 yrs age group. The commonest poison encountered was the Organophosphorous compounds (48.71%). Suicide (79.48%) was the commonest manner than accidental poisoning. Agricultural farmers with rural background, belonging to lower socio-economic strata were the commonest victims (79.48%) compared to others.

Keywords: Poisoning cases, Organophosphorous compounds, Suicide, Farmers, Agricultural

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Author Biography

Purnanand Nagappa Sangalad, Malakajappa Gyanappa Huddar*

Department of Criminology and Forensic Science Karnatak University's, Karnatak Science college, Dharwad, India

Published

20-10-2010

How to Cite

Gyanappa Huddar*, P. N. S. M. (2010). Pesticide Poisoning Among Agriculturists of Dharwad District: A Study. Recent Research in Science and Technology, 2(4). Retrieved from https://updatepublishing.com/journal/index.php/rrst/article/view/410

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Agriculture