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Endosulfan, a widely used organochlorine pesticide, poses severe health risks and environmental toxicity. Strict regulation and eventual global bans are crucial to reduce endosulfan poisoning deaths and health impacts.

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  • Toxicology
  • Public Health

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  • Endosulfan is a widely used organochlorine insecticide in agriculture.
  • Despite restrictions, its use persists, particularly in developing nations, due to agricultural benefits.
  • Endosulfan poses life-threatening toxic effects on humans and the environment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the pharmacokinetics, toxicity mechanisms, clinical presentations, and management of endosulfan poisoning.
  • To describe histopathological findings and toxicological analysis of endosulfan exposure.
  • To discuss the environmental toxicity and propose regulatory measures for endosulfan.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of endosulfan's pharmacokinetic and toxicological data.
  • Analysis of reported clinical cases and management strategies.
  • Examination of histopathological and environmental toxicity studies.

Main Results:

  • Endosulfan toxicity affects multiple organs and systems, presenting diverse clinical signs.
  • Ingestion of endosulfan is often fatal without prompt, aggressive supportive care; no antidote exists.
  • Environmental persistence and widespread human exposure are significant concerns.

Conclusions:

  • Strict regulation and a global ban on endosulfan are necessary to mitigate morbidity and mortality.
  • Monitoring biological samples, like breast milk, can track endosulfan elimination in populations.
  • Continued use of endosulfan poses substantial risks, necessitating urgent global action.