An extensive review on the consequences of chemical pesticides on human health and environment

摘要

Pesticides are contributing in current agriculture to fulfil the need of raising population. Uses of pesticides are not limited to agriculture.They are also used to control domestic pests and disease insect vectors and in home gardening. However, they are very toxic in nature and pose acute risks on the human health and the environment. They negatively affect agricultural workers and trigger social conflicts when employed extensively and without safety measures. Further, they also have adverse effects on the neighbouring communities. Chiefly, agriculture workers are directly and indirectly exposed to these chemicals. Common man comes in contact with these chemicals by skin, which is due to leaking and drifting of pesticides during mixing. They cause serious threat to human health such as reproductive disorders, neurological dysfunction, cancer, and respiratory disorders. In this review, classification, mechanisms, benefits, and adverse effects of pesticides on both human beings and the environment are discussed along with some remedial measures to mitigate their toxicity. In future, research is needed to develop innovative ideas in current farming to reduce the application of chemical pesticides.