Pesticides that are extremely harmful for humans

Jan29,2024

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Sulfur is highly reactive. It undergoes chemical transformations, affecting the health of ecosystems 

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Sulfur (fungicide)

Neurotoxicity is the primary effect observed in humans following occupational exposure to endosulfan

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Endosulfan (insecticide)

Toxic effects of mancozeb include altered thyroid function, reproductive toxicity, and neurotoxicity.

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Mancozeb (fungicide)

Chronic exposure to phorate has been shown to cause a reduced acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity in both blood plasma and the brain

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Phorate (insecticide)

Poisoning with methyl parathion leads to cholinergic overstimulation with signs of toxicity including sweating, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, and, in extreme cases, death

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Methyl Parathion (insecticide)

It causes acute cholinergic effects at higher concentration levels

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Monocrotophos (insecticide)

Cypermethrin poisoning in human beings due to inhalation of the insecticide when it was used as a termiticide and entered the air conditioning.

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Cypermethrin (insecticide)

 The excessive use of herbicides is a major cause of many environmental problems. 

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Isoproturon (herbicide)