Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 13(3), pp. 563 - 574
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130304
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Steady Manifestation of Pesticides Contributing to Health Ambush: A Systematic Review

Pratik Salve ^*, Sheela Upendra , Shital Waghmare , Dipali Dumbre , Betsy Zacharias
Symbiosis College of Nursing, Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, Pune, India

ABSTRACT

The agricultural sector holds significance in the economies of numerous countries and is a vital component of local communities, offering stable employment and a reliable source of income for many families. This pursuit necessitates farmers to embrace modernization with a particular emphasis on the application of pesticides to mitigate the impact of pests on crops. The immediate impacts of pesticides on human health, particularly those associated with widely used pesticides, are widely recognized. The objective was to explore the possible health effects due to pesticide exposure among farmers. Search was conducted on different research databases for the related researches using the keywords ‘Pesticides and Farmers health', along with the use of BOOLEAN operators for precise searches. Studies from across the globe between 2018 and 2023 were reviewed, scrutinized and selected. This review had identified the detrimental health impacts arising from occupational exposure to pesticides among agricultural workers globally. These conditions encompass alterations in haematological parameters, respiratory complications, disruptions in endocrine function, neurotoxic effects, infertility concerns, genetic alterations, and disturbances in sleep patterns. These results are an alarm to enhance regulations, farmer education, and compliance for safe pesticide use. Furthermore, application of strict policies to promote integrated pest management and organic farming through subsidies, technical support, and awareness to reduce chemical reliance, protecting human health, the environment, and ensuring sustainable agricultural practices is a necessity.

KEYWORDS
Agricultural Workers, Hazards, Health Farmers, Pesticides

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Pratik Salve , Sheela Upendra , Shital Waghmare , Dipali Dumbre , Betsy Zacharias , "Steady Manifestation of Pesticides Contributing to Health Ambush: A Systematic Review," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 13, No. 3, pp. 563 - 574, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130304.

(b). APA Format:
Pratik Salve , Sheela Upendra , Shital Waghmare , Dipali Dumbre , Betsy Zacharias (2025). Steady Manifestation of Pesticides Contributing to Health Ambush: A Systematic Review. Universal Journal of Public Health, 13(3), 563 - 574. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130304.