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Effective health strategies to reduce of exposure to pesticides in agricultural fields: A policy brief based on expert consensus
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Mahdi Asadi-GHalhari    , Fatemeh Momeniha , Reza Fouladi-Fard , Mohsen Hesami arani * |
| Research Center for Environmental Pollutants, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran , hesami.mohsen110@gmail.com |
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Abstract: (78 Views) |
| The increase in the consumption of agricultural products in the present era and the concern of farmers to maintain the health of the product and increase the production rate has led to the excessive use of toxins and pesticides, the side effects of which have undesirable health consequences for human societies. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of identifying and developing effective health strategies to reduce exposure to pesticides used in agricultural fields from the perspective of environmental health experts. Accordingly, prevention strategies were first identified and listed in reliable studies related to the purpose of the study. Finally, in order to explain the desired strategies, brainstorming was conducted with the cooperation of 10 professors, and 35 strategies were presented in 4 categories: education, laws, implementation, and research and innovative activities. |
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| Keywords: Pesticide Residues, Sustainable Agriculture, Occupational Exposure, Health Strategies |
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Type of Study: Applicable |
Subject:
General
Received: 2025/11/12 | Revised: 2026/02/16 | Accepted: 2026/02/15
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