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Acute hazards to young children from residential pesticide exposures

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  • Spann, M.F.
  • Blondell, J.M.
  • Hunting, K.L.

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Objectives. This study assessed acute hazards to young children from pesticides toxic enough to require child-resistant packaging. Methods. The names of pesticides meeting acute toxicity criteria were ascertained from the Environmental Protection Agency. Poison Control Center reports identified children younger than 6 years who were exposed to these pesticides. Toxicity category, medical outcome, sex, and age were examined. Results. A higher proportion of children with exposure to the more toxic products had serious medical outcomes. Children 2 years and younger were the predominant age group exposed. Conclusions. Protective measures - substituting less lethal pesticides, reducing the concentration of the active ingredients, and improving packaging and storage - are recommended.

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  • Spann, M.F. & Blondell, J.M. & Hunting, K.L., 2000. "Acute hazards to young children from residential pesticide exposures," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 90(6), pages 971-973.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2000:90:6:971-973_0
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