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Public health implications of pesticide residues
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V. J. Jadhav, V. S. Waskar
Vet World. 2011; 4(4): 178-182
doi:
10.5455/vetworld.2011.178-182
Abstract
Use of pesticides in India began in 1948 when DDT
was imported for malaria control and BHC for
locust control. Since then various synthetic
pesticides are used for protection of crops and
public health. The persistence nature of some of
these pesticides led to their accumulation in
animal tissues and subsequently causes human
dietary exposure to these pesticides through
consumption of animal products viz. meat, milk,
eggs and seafoods. Scientific evidence suggest
that even such low dose but long term exposure can
cause serious health hazards to human health and
environment as well. The reports on occurrence of
pesticides residues in animal products
manufactured in India are fragmentary, but provide
confirmation to the fact Indian consumers do get
dietary exposure to these pesticides. The role of
Insecticide Act and Prevention of Food
Adulteration Act enforced in India for judicious
pesticide use and safety of consumers of animal
products is discussed. Keywords: Pesticide,
Public Health, Pesticide residue, Meat, Animal
Products, Environment pollution.
