A study on the negative effects of pesticide on the health of people of Umuegara Community, Ohaukwu, Ebonyi state Department: Environmental Health Science By: solomon2022 Project ID: 5701 Rating: (3.3) votes: 6Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThe study was coined to ascertain the level of the negative effects of pesticides on the health of the people of Umuegara community, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. However, from the inception of time pesticides in use, these days were harmful which led to discoveries of new less harmful pesticides by some scientists which are in use up to date. The study objective was to proffer mitigating measures against the negative effects of pesticides on health and the environment. Survey study design and random sampling techniques were adopted to determine the sample size to be one hundred and twenty from the community out of the total population twenty– four thousand nine hundred and forty– seven (24,947). One hundred (100) questionnaires were distributed and ninety (90) retrieved. The instrument used was questionnaire and interview, data collected was analyzed using simple percentage and bar chart. Result and findings, the result showed that there are negative effects associated with pesticide use therein and more so, pesticide applicators do not observe the precautionary measures while handling pesticide. Conclusion lack of training, non–adherence to manufacturers instructions and lack of protective devices were the major factors behind those effects. Thus, recommendations were made so as to protect and promote the health status of pesticide applicators therein. KEYWORDS: Pesticide, Health, Toxicity, Environment...Preview Download Preview +Other Environmental Health Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Rodents infestation, its effects on human health and the control measures - case study of Onyedega community Ibaji local government Kogi state»The effects of improper solid waste disposal on the health of inhabitants of Pandogarirafi local overnment area of Niger state»The causes of the high prevalence of typhoid fever among the students of college of health sciences and technology, Idah lga, Kogi state»A study of solid waste generation management practices and its impact on the environment - case study of University of Maiduguri»The importance of family planning on child spacing in Kagara community, Niger state»Assessment on the implication of poor construction drainage system on the environment in Kogi state college of health sciences and technology»Health and safety measures in an industrial setting»Assessment of diarrhea in children 0-5 years at the General Hospital Idah, Kogi state»Process of package water production and its hygienic practice - case study of Betlad Global Serve Venture»Assessment of noise pollution in Mr Ajifah rice mill industry in Ega - its effect on human health and control in Idah local government area, Kogi state»Attitude of parents toward polio immunization»A study on the negative effects of pesticide on the health of people of Umuegara Community, Ohaukwu, Ebonyi state»Investigation on effect of poor excreta disposal in Okposhi Eshi community Ngbo Ohaukwu local government area of Ebonyi state»Effect of improper disposal of industrial solid waste on man and his environment - case study of Parapo slaughter slab in Ilaje local goveernment area of Ondo state»Assessment of risk factors influencing typhoid fever occurrence among adults in Sabongeri community of Idah local government area of Kogi state