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DOI 10.37547/ajbspi/Volume05Issue01-02 

 
 
 
 

Effects of pesticides on children's organisms 
 

Kushmuratova Nursaya 

Master's student, Nukus State Pedagogical Institute named after Ajiniyaz, Republic of Uzbekistan, Nukus, Uzbekistan 

 

Azima Kurbanazarova 

Master's student, Nukus State Pedagogical Institute named after Ajiniyaz, Republic of Uzbekistan, Nukus, Uzbekistan 

 

 

Received: 20 October 2024; Accepted: 22 December 2024; Published: 12 January 2025 

 

Abstract: The widespread use of pesticides in agriculture has raised significant concerns regarding their impact on 
human health, particularly among vulnerable populations such as children. This study examines the effects of 
pesticide exposure on children's developing organisms, focusing on physiological, neurological, and 
developmental outcomes. Through an analysis of recent epidemiological and experimental studies, we identify 
the key pathways of pesticide absorption and the associated risks, including endocrine disruption, cognitive 
impairments, and increased susceptibility to chronic diseases. The findings emphasize the heightened 
vulnerability of children due to their smaller body mass, faster metabolic rates, and ongoing physiological 
development. Recommendations for minimizing exposure include stricter regulatory measures, public education 
campaigns, and the promotion of organic farming practices. This research highlights the urgent need for 
interdisciplinary collaboration to mitigate the health risks posed by pesticides and safeguard the well-being of 
future generations. 

 

Keywords: Pesticides, children, health risks, developmental impact, regulatory measures, environmental 
toxicology. 

 

Introduction: In modern conditions, the progress of 
science and technology is changing rapidly, creating 
new technical vehicles, agricultural technologies, and 
tools. To prevent crop-infesting threats to the health of 
humans and animals, people have long sought to use 
various natural and artificial means. From the earliest 
days, all kinds of plants, soot, and other natural herbs 
known to her have been used by people. In practice, a 
wide selection of chemicals from the earliest days for 
the protection of plants and animals against pests, 
diseases, and parasites has been tested. Recent trends 
show that the global market for the acquisition and 
distribution of agrochemicals, particularly pesticides, is 
growing at an average of 30% annually. It is estimated 
that about 70% of all funds in it are used against pests. 
(Phillips,2020) (Devi et al.2022) (Sabzevari & Hofman, 
2022) (Faber, 2020) (Valbuena et al.2021) (Mitra et 
al.2021) (Shattuck, 2021) 

The use of chemical pesticides for the protection of 
plants and animals is also widespread in Azerbaijan as 

well as in the regions. It has been established in this 
country since 1965 that wheat is treated with 4 kg of 
prescriptions at the time of filling. Approximately 10 
tons of this agrochemical, which appeared in the 
country each year, were used at that time. Later, the 
protection of plants and animals with chemicals made 
people pay attention to the harmful effects of these 
funds on the environment for the first time. This danger 
has become the subject of serious research in the 
world. It was found that not only immediately but also 
long-term biological and agrochemical pesticides have 
a negative impact on human health, animal, and plant 
immunity. 

Types of Pesticides 

Pesticides are chemical or biological substances utilized 
to control or eliminate pests, maintaining plant health. 
Regarding the targets of each pesticide type, they are 
around three categories: insecticides, herbicides and 
fungicides. Insecticides are one of the most widely used 
classes of pesticides, often used to combat pests that 

 

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attack crops. Insecticides are also employed for public 
health to eliminate disease vectors. In order to control 
an unwanted insect plague, insecticides are sprayed 
over a wide area, an application practice that involves 
considerable risks to human health and the 
environment. Herbicides are used to prevent unwanted 
weeds from growing around the cultivation area. In the 
context of the agricultural activity, the risk analysis in 
children is increasing, as they are more exposed to 
these substances than the rest of the population. 
Herbicide molecules, after being sprayed on non crop 
fields, are transported by the wind and can be found in 
the soil, air and rain. Fungicides are used to prevent or 
eliminate fungal plagues that may affect crop yields. 
The pediatric population, due to its physiology and 
development of its systems, is more susceptible to the 
toxic action of these substances, which increase the risk 
to their health (Dahiri et al., 2021). From a 
pharmacological point of view, each of the 
abovementioned pesticide families (insecticides, 
herbicides and fungicides) has different action 
mechanisms on the target species, as well as different 
ways of entering the human organism when exposure 
occurs, whether it be superficial or incorporated in the 
alimentation. Each type of pesticide is absorbed by the 
body and exerts its toxic action through different 
metabolic routes, which makes a health risk 
assessment of all these substances even more complex. 
This variable action of pesticides in the human 
organism is fundamental to understand the different 
forms of toxicity and how they can affect children, 
representing the basis for the design and planning of 
the strategy of health assessment of this type of 
contamination, seeking to relate the different 
substances to the possible adverse health effects in the 
formative age of the human being. This comprehensive 
approach and analysis of pesticides are intended to be 
exhaustive when estimating their possible toxic effects 
in children, given their immaturity and development of 
the immune, hormonal and reproductive systems. 
Subsequently, this toxic behavior is planned to relate 
the type of exposure with this contamination, focusing 
on the ways in which pesticides can enter the human 
organism and the possible effects that can arise in 
children. 

Insecticides 

Insecticides are a class of chemicals that target insect 
populations, such as pesticides for roaches, and are 
effective in combating pests in field crops; lawn, turf, 
and landscaping plants; trees and shrubs; and homes, 
schools, and recreational facilities. Research needs to 
better understand differences in exposure between 
developmental stages across the life span, routes of 
exposure, and children’s special susceptibilities for 

relevant exposure scenarios (Dahiri et al., 2021). 
Insecticides are specialized chemicals for certain pests 
and for certain plant sites, mains of application, or 
target areas, unless it is designed or needed as a highly 
nonselective chemical to be otherwise used with great 
caution. 

Insecticides are a subgroup of pesticides that are 
regulated by EPA for use on or around food, animal 
feed, and edible crops, mainly to prevent infestations 
in foods and food harvest and storage settings, and to 
enhance the appearance and palatability of plant 
products to increase commercial value. Different 
categories of insecticides have been developed and 
tested over the past 70 years: chlorinated 
hydrocarbons; organophosphates; carbamates; and 
pyrethroids. Signs that can cause great suffering or 
death vary by type of insecticide. The chemicals used 
are activated to targets, whether they are metabolic or 
molecular, and attack tissues to disrupt physiological 
processes. The lethality of the toxicity and extent of 
nerve damage of an insecticide are not proportionate 
to any other animal compared to the insect. For 
children, physiological and developmental toxicity can 
be different, because the operation of the 
organophosphates is different compared to the adult. 
When an insecticide is exposed to children, one must 
consider their ways of developing differently from 
adults. Infants and children receive less pesticides than 
food daily, but exposure is higher to fruit, mixed diets 
and water, even at the trace level. Larger parts have 
potential to match more pesticides the dose. It has 
been discovered that adults touch their mouth, body, 
dress, or objects, consuming a higher substance that 
had previously been retained, or expelled before 
contact. There is still indirect physical or behavioral 
communication. Many of these variables have been the 
basis for research, and study discussions of children's 
vulnerabilities. However, risks of infection in children 
have not been adequately identified. There is no 
federal regulatory system for examining housing or 
garden pesticide products for children’s health 
measures; however, significant accidental or 
unintended implications on children’s health and 
security are reported with general use. There is a need 
for a comprehensive bibliography of publications on 
unintended school health settings, including studies of 
the health effects associated with housing or garden 
pesticide use. There are growing concerns about the 
risks to children due to acute or chronic contact 
exposure or accidental poisonings due to the increased 
volume of household pesticide application. Substantial 
evidence has been found in experimental studies that 
the use of household pesticides for living and there are 
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Children are the most common affected group, and 
these findings are confirmed by epidemiological 
research. It was concluded that more protective rules 
should be taken to safeguard children’s well-being from 
unintentional pesticide exposure at home or when 
participating in outside sport and leisure activities. 

Herbicides 

Herbicides, unlike insecticides and fungicides, are used 
for their effects on plants rather than on animals. Most 
of the compounds in this group are used for agriculture 
in order to kill the undesired vegetation and allow the 
proper plant to grow without competition. However, 
several herbicides are not meant for agriculture but 
mostly for gardens, farmlands, and wherever flora need 
to be controlled. There are three main types: Contact 
herbicides are usually applied onto the leaf surface and 
protect the intended plant by rapid action against 
invading weeds. After application, the herbicide is 
rapidly absorbed and translocated by the plant until it 
affects a specific biological pathway. A similar type acts 
on the roots instead of leaves. Systemic or generally 
used herbicides work as growth regulators. They are 
applied in the soil and are absorbed by the plant and 
translocated in the sap. They block several cellular 
reactions, including protein synthesis. This effect is 
generally very slow and sometimes is not noticed until 
several weeks after treatment. Recently, a new group 
of herbicides has been introduced. Resistance-based 
herbicides do not kill the resistant plant but enhance 
the growth of a genetically modified plant that is able 
to support them. 

Several cases of intoxication in children after exposure 
to herbicides have been reported. In 1974, about 50 
children from a hospital were poisoned by herbicides. 
Children had swallowed contaminated meat at a local 
barbecue. In 1986, a 16-month-old girl died of 
pulmonary edema and central nervous system edema 
after accidental ingestion. Peanut butter that was 
eaten by the girl contained an amount thousand times 
greater than the legal limit. In this case, chlorophyll and 
lignin, along with a high-fat meal, are believed to 
enhance absorption. Concentrations up to 2.5 mg/L of 
the herbicide have been reported in the breast milk of 
two mothers three days after direct contamination. 

Fungicides 

Fungicides are chemicals used to kill pests that attack 
plants. The fungi exist in the soil or are carried in the 
air, so they can pass unnoticed and pollute the 
environment when fruits or vegetables are eaten and 
enter the body through the lungs via the respiratory 
system. Most fungicides are capable of attacking the 
brain. Children are the first to be exposed because they 
are more vulnerable after a play session on grass and 

because they often play with pets, which makes them 
handle the fur. One of the most lethal is Mancozeb. 
Long-lasting exposure to Mancozeb can affect intellect 
and lead to malformations in children, such as helmet-
like shapes on the head. This can also cause the feet to 
have a shape resembling little webbed feet. The eyes 
can be deformed, and sores may appear all over the 
skin. The effects are cumulative over time and present 
another concern when these effects interact with those 
of other pesticides. 

Routes of Exposure 

Children may be exposed to pesticides through diet, air, 
contact with skin, or by accident. Some of the various 
routes of exposure to pesticides cause effects that can 
adversely affect children’s health and development. 
Many toddlers and young children unintentionally 
ingest outdoor or indoor dust, dirt, hair, and other 
particles from the floor, much of which contains 
insecticide residues or other pesticides. Due to their 
frequent hand-to-mouth activity, children have a 
greater oral potential intake than adults by inadvertent 
ingestion of home pesticide dust residues and tracked 
outdoor soil near residential use of pesticides. Children 
are often exposed to pesticides through direct and 
indirect contact with treated surfaces in houses, 
schools, and parks. Non-homogeneous deposition of 
pesticides in dust, for example, can contribute to 
indirect oral and dermal child exposure by crawling on 
or touching such indoor surfaces. Playing on chemical-
treated grass and dirt can lead to significant exposure 
for children. They have not only a higher risk of 
developing cancer from pesticides in the home and 
yard, but also the first pesticide exposure for most of 
them is through residues on dietary intake. At age 6 
months or less, children’s skin allows substances to 
penetrate and be absorbed more easily. Infants and 
children drink more fluids, eat more food in proportion 
to their body weight, and their metabolic activity is not 
yet adapted to the different substances in food. 
Pesticide residues in food tend to make children’s 
dietary contribution to the body’s weight of uneaten 
foods like fruits and vegetables larger than that of 
adults. 

Dietary Intake 

The highest pesticide residue exposure in children in 
the general population is usually through dietary 
intake. High levels are detected in fruits such as apples, 
peaches, pears, strawberries, and cherries. In fact, 
pesticides, compared to other non-organic foods, are 
found much more in organic foods. The main reasons 
are that certain production standards have to be 
complied with when organic products are preferred, 
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agriculture. However, people should still be cautious 
when consuming organic products, as the use of 
prohibited substances is always possible with the 
increasing demand for organic food products. Meat 
and dairy products are the next group of foods with 
high pesticide residues, so consumption of reduced red 
meat such as chicken and turkey, as poultry animals 
take on less toxic substances, is beneficial in terms of 
pesticide intake. 

Concerning methods of preparation, it must be noted 
that washing fruits and vegetables with vinegar reduces 
pesticide residues on the surface. When the washing 
water is boiled, the boiling point of the pesticide may 
be different from that of the water, contaminating the 
water and causing the pesticide residues to reappear 
on fruits and vegetables. Cooking the dishes to dry both 
the food and the dishes will ensure that a portion of the 
pesticides shrinks and evaporates. Notable is the 
heating of the dishes that dry liquids at high 
temperatures, as glass dishes can contain hazardous 
heavy metals and paint on dishes may contain lead and 
cadmium, which can then be transferred to food. It is 
not recommended to consume hot foods stored in 
nylon bags, yogurt in plastic bags, or plums kept in 
nylon bags since the plastic bags can dissolve in foods 
at high temperatures and accumulate in the body, 
particularly in breastfeeding mothers and children. 

Residential Exposure 

Residential exposure includes contact with treated 
surfaces, drift from aerial or ground applications, and 
pesticide residues on food, skin, clothing, or home 
surfaces. The occurrence of residential pesticide use is 
well documented in many developed countries, and the 
general population is aware of the risks associated with 
their use. In the UK, exposure to pesticides was 
estimated in adults and children through two pathways 
and generally represented less than 1% of the ADI for 
each pesticide. In the USA, pesticide residues on these 
items were identified as the main source of exposure in 
children aged 3–5 years, followed by soil ingestion, 
house dust, and dietary intake. Residues in food, 
particularly fruit and vegetables, are likely to be an 
important source of exposure to some groups of the 
population and for certain pesticides. 

Children typically have more hand-to-mouth activity 
than adults, increasing the potential for ingestion of 
pesticide residues on surfaces. Those who enter the 
area more frequently will have increased contact and 
in the USA represented typical high-end scenarios for 
residential exposures, while typical low-end scenarios 
were extracted from a small number of studies. A 
probabilistic approach is employed for the estimates, 
with a distribution created for each exposure 

parameter. 

Occupational Exposure 

Children can face some of the highest risks because of 
their size, behaviors, and precocious development, but 
occupational exposures to commercially known child 
workers continues. Children, including toddlers, can be 
exposed to pesticides through contact with 
contaminated clothing or equipment, such as when 
they are worn or carried home by pesticide handlers. A 
recent review of safety protocols in agricultural 
practice found low levels of implementation, most of 
which existed in the Western Pacific and Southeast 
Asia. Additionally, (Dahiri et al., 2021) found that 
children whose parents worked in the pesticide 
industry had a greater risk of developing leukemia than 
those who did not. Finally, the United States 
Environmental Protection Agency established and 
disseminated safety messages to prevent childhood 
pesticide exposure which indicated a decline in 
exposure to child agricultural labor in the United States. 

A pilot study of parents, child farm workers, and 
support personnel was conducted to investigate the 
occurrence of dermal exposure to residue pesticides 
while harvesting berries. Fingernail and hand wipe 
samples were collected, then analysed for four widely 
used fruit pesticides. A study conducted in the United 
States considers exposure to children of the community 
through parents involved in the use of endosulfan or 
maneb. Exposed children, 97% of whom were not 
engaged in agricultural activities, experienced a greater 
likelihood of developing ependymoma than non-
exposed children. Moreover, exposure in utero or the 
first year of life exacerbates these risks. This study will 
summarize the case of occupational exposure in 
children using this research. Children may be at 
substantial risk due to their small size, their behaviours, 
their continued development, and their substantial 
precursors to endocrine disruption. Of at least 263 
agricultural pesticides associated with endocrine 
disruption, 38 were identified. This includes 300 million 
children worldwide, and therefore far beyond the 
dangers of epidemics. Efforts to prevent childhood 
exposure to pesticides have mainly focused on the 
banning of organophosphates, the dissemination of 
community-based safety training, and the adoption of 
safety protocols. But exposure to pesticides remains a 
health problem. In 2010, a high percentage of all 
schools implemented Integrated Pest Management 
plans, but reported weaknesses were evident that led 
to insufficient protection. More than 1000 registered 
pesticides pose risks to human health. Pesticide use is 
projected to increase dramatically, and the harmful 
effects of exposure to young and toddler children are 
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contaminated clothing, drinking water, vapor, dirt, and 
entering buffer zones, including living areas and hosting 
applications. Livestock are particularly exposed to 
pesticide risks because pesticide applications are often 
used in the care and cultivation of crops. Pesticide 
safety affects employment and can be a risk to self and 
family health. There is a danger of inadvertent 
exposure to toxic and benign effects that are not visible 
for latency. 

Children whose parents work in the agricultural sector 
continue to face some of the highest risks, but research 
involving other child workers is lacking. Children, 
including toddlers, can be exposed to pesticides 
through contact with contaminated clothing or 
materials, such as when they are brought home by 
pesticide implementers. A recent review of safety 
protocols in agricultural practice found low rates of 
implementation, most of which existed in the West 
Pacific and Southeast Asia. Industrially, exposed cancer 
studies in children with statistically significant results 
exist. The Preventive Agricultural Health and Protection 
Act regulates the time, method, place, amount, and 
composition of pesticides to reduce potential exposure 
risks to residents or predators. When these limitations 
were struck, a possible substitution effect occurred and 
children’s exposure to active materials increased. 
Awareness campaigns have the potential to prevent 
significant exposure to pesticide risks by progressively 
indicating that in many exploration areas, the relative 
opportunities, dangers, and other incentives are more 
effective. Moreover, the program is actively 
participating in the exchange of agricultural and 
surrounding crop information. Participating families 
agreed to report any adverse effects to the research 
team. Reporting is encouraged every few weeks over 
the growing season. For example, if the insect growth 
hormone regulator was employed, the families were 
informed not to bring completed materials home for a 
period after the final application had been made to 
reduce exposure to child workers. A pilot study of 
parents, child farm workers, and handlers has been 
commissioned to investigate dermal exposure rates to 
residue pesticides from work activities while harvesting 
berries. Despite being target group-specific, 
communities are not required to be filled in, the 
duration of influence is unknown, and there is no 
information controlling the exposure situation. As such, 
industrial exposure pathways are not yet well-
established, especially as they are in relation to 
domestic and asbestos exposure. 

Children, however, remain within this framework, 
including commercial markets. This study reviews the 
broader and highly expanded and inadequately 
investigated trend of childhood industrial pesticide 

exposures, user-farms, and their families. There is a 
wide range of published studies focused almost 
exclusively on workplace protection in the workplace 
but not concerned with children of commercial child 
workers. In addition, work in post-industrial processes 
due to rates of rearrangement effects has not yet been 
effectively examined. 

Health Effects on Children 

Once pesticides enter the body, they can have both 
acute and chronic effects. Acute effects can often be 
seen right away after a child is exposed. Children who 
have been acutely exposed to high levels of pesticides 
have reported a variety of symptoms like headaches, 
dizziness, nausea, respiratory irritation, and even sore 
or red skin. Some children have reported feeling sick 
within moments after being exposed to pesticides, 
while others might not have symptoms for hours. In 
some cases, large exposures leading to vomiting or 
dizziness may only one symptom occur as the body tries 
to get rid of the chemicals. Repeated or moderate 
exposures can also lead to symptoms repeating over 
time following low-level exposures. However, chronic 
health effects may not become apparent until later in 
life, sometimes resulting in developmental delays or 
long-term neurological disorders. Chronic health 
effects are hard to track. Many chronic health issues 
are often not tied to pesticides alone. In some cases, it 
could be hard to detect chromosomal damage, or it 
may not be seen for many years. Many childhood 
chronic health issues have been linked to pesticides, as 
well as some later-in-life health issues starting in 
childhood. Total diet studies have consistently found 
that children between the ages of six months and 
twelve years have the highest levels of pesticides in 
their systems. A recent study in communities found 
that of the children tested, 100% had detectable levels 
of organochlorine pesticides in their bodies for all 27 
chemicals tested, and up to 85% had detectable levels 
of currently registered pesticides. Additionally, some 
groups of children are at elevated risks of exposure and 
illness due to their age and living situations. For 
workers and families living in agricultural communities, 
pesticides can be a threat to children’s health 
occasionally of any age. Furthermore, the specific 
sequence of environmental and genetic factors may 
determine the health outcome in these exposure 
scenarios, making it difficult to predict health 
consequences. 

Acute Effects 

Pesticide exposure can have both immediate or acute 
toxicity and latent or chronic toxicity. Acute pesticide 
poisoning in some children occurs in rural agricultural 
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and service providers with medical and technical 
expertise are scarce. Severe poisoning should be 
treated immediately. Mild to moderate cases typically 
recover with simple supportive measures like washing 
the skin, drinking fluids, and getting some fresh air. 
Children have unique susceptibilities to pesticide 
poisoning that can be exploited to design a diagnostic 
test for clinical settings. Mathematical models can also 
help better understand the body burden of pesticides 
and thus more appropriately treat the poisoning. 
Symptoms of pesticide poisoning in children include 
headache, excessive salivation, nausea or vomiting, 
oral ulcers or swallowing difficulties, muscle weakness, 
chest constriction and heart discomfort, trembling, 
anxiety or nervousness, hyperactivity, respiratory 
difficulties, and lack of muscle coordination affecting 
writing or walking capability. 

Chronic Effects 

One of the most discussed problems regarding the 
impacts of pesticide exposure is its chronic effects. 
Chronic effects consist of health problems that develop 
after prolonged pesticide exposure, occurring due to 
acute toxicity problems unresolved in the acute phase. 
It is important to focus especially on studies against this 
type of effect since the impacts start to deepen in time 
and become more permanent. Surely, the common and 
well-known effects of pesticides can also be 
interpreted as chronic. In consequence, focus is placed 
on the deeper and long-term health issues stemming 
from the exposure of pesticides. Developmental 
disorders, cognitive impairments, and chronic 
neurodevelopmental impacts can be counted among 
these long-term health issues. Some types of effects 
such as, but not limited to, carcinogenicity are 
sometimes impossible to observe or predict in the 
short-term. 

As established environmental pollutants, pesticides are 
not infectious agents and their effects are always 
gradual and time dependent. In this context, children 
are exposed to a wider range and higher levels of 
pesticides. Once absorbed, they reach every tissue and 
can affect all organs and many cellular processes. 
Pesticides can adversely affect child health since their 
toxicity is usually higher than their occupational 
counterparts. This also triggers the current evaluation 
against the specific exposure in age groups such as 
childhood and pregnancy. Consequently, such 
exposure can result in long-term health effects on the 
metabolic pathways of children or toxic accumulations 
in their developing nervous system. Food producers, 
rural residents, and pregnant women have different 
patterns and levels of exposure. These groups are also 
the most susceptible target groups for the health 
effects of pesticides. Agricultural practices can differ by 

region. This may weaken and differentiate the public 
health response. In countries such as Morocco, critical 
exposure areas have not been sufficiently identified for 
the appropriate preventive health services to be 
produced and the development-based production to 
be transformed. Long-term preventive efforts also 
depend on the species and active ingredients of the 
pesticides. Not only the amount and type of active 
ingredient used, but also the duration of exposure can 
lead to the development of chronic effects. This also 
implies the necessity and importance of long-term and 
multi-faceted monitoring. From this perspective, the 
chronic effects of pesticide exposure will be explored in 
the scope of specific phenomena in the next chapter. 
The results of the systematic review will be presented 
on whether there is a chronic relationship between the 
toxic and endocrine-disrupting effects of different 
pesticides applied, and specific health outcomes 
identified in children (Dahiri et al., 2021). 

Preventive Measures 

When applying a pesticide, always pay attention to the 
recommendations for use. Preparation, application, 
and storage of pesticides must be done following the 
instructions given by the manufacturers. Never transfer 
the pesticide to other containers such as food or drink 
containers. Never release washed-away pesticides 
down pipes, in toilets, or sewage. To discard containers 
and the pesticide, the most appropriate place should 
be selected for bringing them to areas designated for 
this purpose. Wash the container properly three times 
before discarding it. Keep the pesticide as far away as 
possible from children and inform them that if 
necessary, they should call a health professional. The 
same amount of care that adults take when applying 
the pesticide must be taken with children. Store 
pesticides properly in places that are not exposed to 
sunlight and away from food and animal feed. Trading 
of pesticides should be prohibited in public places. 

In rural areas, campaigns should be organized to raise 
awareness about the dangers of pesticides. Hazardous 
areas must be properly identified and resettled so that 
children cannot access them. Farmers must be 
requested to remove children from places of pesticide 
exposure. Schools should be requested to resolve the 
issue through the implementation of major education 
and prevention programs. By raising awareness in the 
community, health care centers also manage acute 
poisonings and develop prevention programs. All 
health agencies in the country should also develop 
major programs in the prevention of pesticide 
poisoning in children, as most health professionals and 
most of the population have little experience in pest 
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