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  • Environmental Science
  • Toxicology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Pesticides are vital in agriculture, industry, and public health for pest control.
  • Widespread pesticide use leads to environmental contamination (air, soil, water, food).
  • Pesticide exposure poses risks to human and animal health, including neurological, endocrine, reproductive, and carcinogenic effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review the occurrence and environmental fate of pesticides.
  • To assess human health risks from occupational and environmental pesticide exposure.
  • To discuss methods for reducing pesticide-related risks.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific research on pesticides.
  • Analysis of pesticide fate, transport, and transformation processes.
  • Evaluation of human exposure pathways and associated health outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Pesticides contaminate various environmental compartments and biota.
  • Multiple exposure pathways exist for humans and animals.
  • Pesticide exposure is linked to adverse health effects and potential carcinogenicity.

Conclusions:

  • Human, animal, and ecological health are interconnected.
  • An integrated One Health approach is essential for effective pesticide risk management.