A scoping review of agrochemical use in Southeast Asia: Implications to health, socioeconomic, knowledge, interventions, and policies aspects

Simple item page
cg.authorship.typesCGIAR single centreen
cg.authorship.typesConsultanten
cg.contributor.affiliationInternational Livestock Research Instituteen
cg.coverage.countryVietnam
cg.coverage.countryCambodia
cg.coverage.countryLaos
cg.coverage.countryIndonesia
cg.coverage.countryPhilippines
cg.coverage.countryThailand
cg.coverage.countryMyanmar
cg.coverage.iso3166-alpha2VN
cg.coverage.iso3166-alpha2KH
cg.coverage.iso3166-alpha2LA
cg.coverage.iso3166-alpha2ID
cg.coverage.iso3166-alpha2PH
cg.coverage.iso3166-alpha2TH
cg.coverage.iso3166-alpha2MM
cg.coverage.regionAsia
cg.coverage.regionSouth-eastern Asia
cg.placeNairobi, Kenyaen
cg.subject.ilriAGRICULTUREen
cg.subject.ilriRESEARCHen
cg.subject.ilriPESTSen
dc.contributor.authorNguyen Cong Thanhen
dc.contributor.authorUnger, Freden
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-28T07:41:08Zen
dc.date.available2025-01-28T07:41:08Zen
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/170174
dc.titleA scoping review of agrochemical use in Southeast Asia: Implications to health, socioeconomic, knowledge, interventions, and policies aspectsen
dcterms.abstractThis scoping review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of pesticide usage in Southeast Asia, focusing on its implications for health, socioeconomic status, knowledge gaps, interventions, and policies from 2014 to 2024. Agrochemicals, particularly pesticides, are integral to agricultural practices, yet their use is associated with significant public health risks and environmental concerns. The review synthesizes quantitative data on pesticide application trends across the region, revealing fluctuating usage patterns that vary by country and type of pesticide. Health implications include acute and chronic health risks, particularly among farmers and agricultural workers who are frequently exposed to harmful chemicals. The review highlights significant associations between pesticide exposure and adverse health outcomes, including respiratory issues, neurological damage, and mental health disorders. Furthermore, socioeconomic factors such as the economic dependence on agriculture and limited access to training exacerbate the reliance on hazardous pesticide mixtures. Knowledge gaps persist regarding safe pesticide use, with many farmers exhibiting a disconnect between awareness of risks and the adoption of protective measures. The review identifies successful interventions that promote good agricultural practices (GAP) and ecological engineering, which can mitigate pesticide dependency and enhance sustainability. Additionally, policy recommendations emphasize the necessity of stricter regulations on pesticide use, improved monitoring systems, and the promotion of biopesticides as safer alternatives. Overall, this scoping review underscores the urgent need for coordinated efforts among stakeholders to develop and implement effective strategies for managing pesticide use in Southeast Asia. By fostering a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding agrochemical application, the review aims to guide future research, inform policy-making, and contribute to healthier, more sustainable agricultural practices in the region.en
dcterms.accessRightsOpen Access
dcterms.audienceAcademicsen
dcterms.audienceCGIARen
dcterms.audienceDevelopment Practitionersen
dcterms.audienceDonorsen
dcterms.audienceExtensionen
dcterms.audienceFarmersen
dcterms.audienceGeneral Publicen
dcterms.audienceNGOsen
dcterms.audiencePolicy Makersen
dcterms.audienceScientistsen
dcterms.bibliographicCitationThanh, N.C. and Unger, F. 2024. A scoping review of agrochemical use in Southeast Asia: Implications to health, socioeconomic, knowledge, interventions, and policies aspects. Report. Nairobi, Kenya: International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI).en
dcterms.issued2024-12-25
dcterms.languageen
dcterms.licenseCC-BY-NC-4.0
dcterms.publisherInternational Livestock Research Instituteen
dcterms.subjectagricultureen
dcterms.subjectaquacultureen
dcterms.subjectpesticidesen
dcterms.subjectresearchen
dcterms.subjectpestsen
dcterms.typeReport

Files

Original bundle

Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
Thumbnail Image
Name:
Report.pdf
Size:
1.23 MB
Format:
Adobe Portable Document Format
Description:
Report
Download

License bundle

Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
Thumbnail Image
Name:
license.txt
Size:
1.75 KB
Format:
Item-specific license agreed upon to submission
Description:
Download

Collections

CGIAR Southeast Asia and Pacific
ILRI animal and human health program outputs (2017–2024)