Pesticides, Toxicity and Its Effects on Human Health and Environment


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Theeranat Suwanaruang
Faculty of Science and Health Technology, Kalasin University, Thailand.

ISBN 978-81-969435-6-1 (Print)
ISBN 978-81-969435-0-9 (eBook)
DOI: 10.9734/bpi/mono/978-81-969435-6-1

Pesticides are now an essential tool in the complex fabric of our modern world, where the demands for disease management, agricultural productivity, and aesthetic perfection are always rising. In their many forms, pesticides have shaped the environments we live in and the food we eat, becoming an integral part of our everyday lives. However, there is a price for this ubiquity—one that extends beyond simple chemical uses and affects the delicate equilibrium between human and environmental health." Pesticides, Toxicity and its Effects on Human Health and Environment" a book, explores the complex web of effects caused by pesticide use. We set out on a quest to explore the complex effects of pesticide toxicity from the prisms of science, ethics, and global consciousness. I investigate water sources, air quality, and even the food that is placed on our plates in addition to the fields of agriculture. I follow the routes that pesticides take to enter ecosystems, where they affect creatures that are not their intended targets and eventually human populations. It is our responsibility as stewards of the earth to understand the complex interactions between pesticides and the ecosystem. The goal of this book is to give readers a thorough grasp of the various kinds of pesticides, their chemical makeup, and their mechanisms of action. It examines the negative environmental implications of pesticide use, including how it affects biodiversity, water quality, and soil health. At the same time, we examine the human cost, looking into the dangers of pesticide residues in food, the effects of chronic exposure on health, and the vulnerabilities of specific groups. This book serves as both a call to action and a compilation of knowledge. I cordially ask you, the reader, to accompany us on a voyage of comprehension, contemplation, and activism as we unearth the consequences of pesticide toxicity on the environment and human health. Let's work together to create a future in which the advantages of using pesticides are weighed against a deep regard for the complex ecosystems that support us and the health of future generations.

 

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Pesticides, Toxicity and Its Effects on Human Health and Environment

Theeranat Suwanaruang

Pesticides, Toxicity and Its Effects on Human Health and Environment, 12 January 2024, Page 1-119
https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-81-969435-6-1

Today, with the constant demands for disease control, agricultural  production, and ideal aesthetics, pesticides are a necessary instrument in the complicated machinery of our contemporary society. Pesticides, in all of their forms, have influenced our daily lives, changing both the food and the environments in which we live. This ubiquity does come with a cost, though, one that goes beyond straightforward chemical applications and has an impact on the delicate balance between environmental and human health. The book " Pesticides, Toxicity and its Effects on Human Health and Environment" delves into the intricate network of consequences resulting from the usage of pesticides. Through the perspectives of science, ethics, and global awareness, I set out to explore the complex effects of pesticide poisoning. In addition to the fields of agriculture, we look into the sources of water, the quality of the air,  and even the food that ends up on our plates. We follow the paths that pesticides travel to infiltrate ecosystems, whereupon they impact non-targeted species and ultimately human populations. As stewards of the planet, it is our duty to comprehend the intricate relationships that exist between pesticides and the ecosystem. Giving readers a comprehensive understanding of the many types of pesticides, their chemical composition, and their modes of action is the aim of this book. Pesticide use has detrimental effects on biodiversity, water quality, and soil health, among other aspects of the ecosystem that are examined. In parallel, we investigate the human cost, including the risks associated with pesticide residues in food, the health consequences of long-term exposure, and the vulnerabilities of particular populations. We kindly request that you, the reader, join us as we explore the effects of pesticide toxicity on the environment and public health. Together, we will travel through understanding, reflection, and advocacy. Together, let's build a future where the benefits of pesticide use are carefully considered against our deep respect for the intricate ecosystems that sustain us and the health of coming generations.