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- L I Dharmawardene.
- Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Colombo.
- Ceylon Med J. 1994 Jun 1; 39 (2): 101-3.
Objectives1. To determine the incidence and the prevalence of pesticide poisoning in Kelaniya Medical Officer of Health (MOH) area. 2. To establish causes of pesticide poisoning in the community.DesignQuestionnaire survey based on 10% cluster sample of agricultural workers.SettingKelaniya MOH area situated 10 km north-east of Colombo, during April 1986 to May 1987.FundingNatural Resources Energy and Science Authority of Sri Lanka.ResultsThe percentage of pesticide users ever poisoned in the past was 21.7% and during the year before the study was 7.5%.ConclusionLack of knowledge on pesticides and inability to afford protective clothing are the major factors contributing to pesticide poisoning.
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