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Poisoned and Silenced: A Study of Pesticide Poisoning in the Plantations

A study on women workers from selected plantations in the country revealed certain critical issues that need urgent attention. The study comprised a questionnaire survey, blood sampling for plasma pseudo cholinesterase enzyme and self-health monitoring cards ori which respondents recorded their daily symptoms of pesticide exposure. This ensured the participation of women in the monitoring exercise and served as a tool for creating awareness about the hazards of pesticides on human health.