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Pesticides and Philippine rice farmer health: A medical and economic analysis.

Authors :
Pingali, Prabhu L.
Marquez, Cynthia
al, et
Source :
American Journal of Agricultural Economics; Aug94, Vol. 76 Issue 3, p587, 6p, 1 Chart
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Reports on the unique study of a team of economists and medical doctors in assessing the impact of prolonged use of pesticide on health of rice farmers in the Philippines. Evidences of health and organ impairments; Assessment of the economic costs and benefits.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029092
Volume :
76
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
American Journal of Agricultural Economics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9502210048
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/1243669