Pesticide Residue Analysis of Khat Leaves and Health Risks among Khat Chewers in the Amhara Region, Northwestern Ethiopia

Discussion. Pesticide residue exposure is a risk factor for cardiac complications, reduction in antioxidant defense system, and developing neurological symptoms. All the pesticides were higher than the European Union Maximum Residue Levels (EU-MRL). Diazinon has the potential to cause higher chronic health risks. Chronic Khat chewers in the region may face potential health risks from pesticide residues. Awareness creation among people in the study area is necessary to avoid the adverse health effects of pesticide residues.PMID:33833811 | PMC:PMC8016596 | DOI:10.1155/2021/4680573

Source: Journal of Environmental and Public Health - April 9, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Seyfe Asrade Atnafie Niguse Yigzaw Muluneh Kefyalew Ayalew Getahun Asegedech Tsegaw Woredekal Wubayehu Kahaliw Source Type: research