Title: Pesticides, Environmental Pollution, and Health | IntechOpen
Headings: Pesticides, Environmental Pollution, and Health
Pesticides, Environmental Pollution, and Health
By Arzu Özkara, Dilek Akyıl and Muhsin Konuk
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1. Introduction
1.1. Pesticides
2. Historical perspective
3. Classification of pesticides
3.1. Classification based on the mode of action
3.2. Classification based on the targeted pest species
3.3. Classification based on the chemical composition
4. Pesticide pollution
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5. Effect of pesticides on health and the environment
5.1. How are we exposed to pesticides?
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Content: Despite the adoption of the International Code of Conduct on the Distribution and Use of Pesticides (Code of Conduct) [ 25 ], the strict control of banned/legacy pesticides has been proven difficult in many developing countries. This could be attributed to weak regulations on importation and use of dangerous substances and the activity or absence of control agencies at international borders [ 26 ]. This scenario has led to the proliferation of banned chemicals in local markets located in agricultural areas, making large quantities of pesticides available to rural farmers, which eventually could pose potential threats to the environment and the health of the people [ 27 – 29 ]. The existence of persistent chemical substances in the environment and their effects on the wildlife and mankind has raised a serious global concern. In this case, we need to mention the risks of pesticides. Pesticides are poisons and can be hazardous. Fortunately, people are becoming more aware of their danger, and even producers are trying to produce safer chemicals and better application methods. Even the awareness is improving for risk-benefit ratio side; the job has not been completed yet. Misuses of pesticides still occur.