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et al. (1985) have also reported on a study to determine cholinesterasc levels iip
two groups of pesticide users - farmers and gardeners.
Environmental Exposure
Pesticide residues have been found in the environment
and it is postulated
and in the
that
food
these
chain,
may have resulted
and
from
improper
extreme
safety
use of
proce(ures
pesticides
on the part of those concerned.
Toxic Substances
The Agricultural
Division, Department of Agriculture,
and Coopcratives
Ministry
(MOAC)
of Agriculture
has a study on good
surveyed
agricultural
residues
practice
:r, agricultural
and has also
products and in the environment.
export
In
commodities
addition,
are analyzel for pesticide
The i)ivision
residues.
of Food Anal)::is, Department
reported
of Medical
on pesticide
Sciences, MPH
residues
has
in food (Vongbuddhapitak
-.eelamiar ct
et
al.
al.
1976)
1973,
and
1977,
on pesticide residues
1983)
intake
and
(Vongbuddhapitak
residues in the blood
et al.
of consumers. The
Health,
Division
Department
of Environmental
of lcalth, MPH has conducted studies on residues in soil
and water.
Some e(Lucational institutes are interested in
in
the
food
study
and
of pesticide
humnans. residues
There are a nmber of reports, with unpublished
presented in
data,
scientific meetings. In 1987-1989, the National Environmental
Board plans to survey pesticide residues in the whole country.
CONCLUDING RENIARKS
There are inany organizati,!Is studying pesticide poisoning in the country,
although most of these studies are not well coordinated. An authorized center to
facilitate collaboration should be eslablished. This center should also have the
capability of supporting investigations in terms of facilities and funding.
Methodology for surveys and other aspects of pesticide poisoning data collection
x ould have to be standardized so that the data is of valte to policy makers.
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Pothisiri, P. et al. 1983. Proile on accidenLs/episodes involving toxic chemicals
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Vonghuddhapitak, A. ctal. 1973. Insecticide in food. Bulletin of the Department
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