Pesticide poisoning in Zhejiang Province, China: a retrospective analysis from 2008 to 2022.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pesticide poisoning has emerged as a significant public health concern on a global scale. China has a diverse range of agricultural practices and varying pesticide usage across its regions. Nevertheless, there is a paucity of research on the epidemiology of pesticide poisoning in China. To address this research gap, our study was undertaken to investigate the epidemiological characteristics of pesticide poisoning in Zhejiang Province.

Methods

Pesticide poisoning data for Zhejiang Province from 2008 to 2022 was extracted from the National Occupational Disease and Occupational Health Information Monitoring System. A descriptive statistical analysis had been employed to explore the temporal, demographic, and regional distribution of pesticide poisoning cases. Further

SUBMITTER: Wei F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11992753 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature