Emerging health risks from agricultural intensification in Southeast Asia: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Background Agricultural intensification is having profound impacts on food security and rural livelihoods; however, concerns remain about the potential implications on public health. Objectives We aim to examine and synthesize the evidence for human health risks of agricultural intensification in Southeast Asia. Methods We conducted a systematic review of peer-reviewed articles published between January 2000 and December 2015 from two electronic databases (PubMed, CAB Direct). Results A total of 73 relevant studies were included and evaluated. More than half of the studies used epidemiological methods while others applied alternative methods to quantify or estimate risks. Studies mainly focused on occupational and consumer exposure to pesticides, without often specifying the actual health

SUBMITTER: Lam S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6060873 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature