Pesticide Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices in China

Abstract

Pesticides are widely used in China for crop protection. Econometric analysis showed the magnitude of the chronic health effects and health costs to be directly related to pesticide exposure, and accumulative pesticides has led to serious pollution to the environment. This study was conducted on a random sample of 150 rice farming households to collect information on their knowledge, attitude, and behavior related to pesticides in the Anhui province, south of China. Most of farmers we fund did not took incomplete preventive measures. Pesticide information, instruction, and training among farmers should be promoted, and governmental intervention is needed to ensure proper management regarding public health risks and environmental hazards.