Pesticides and Associated Health Effects

Pesticide is defined as any substance used to kill, repel, or control certain forms of plant or animal life that are considered to be pests.

Locate and choose a pesticide of interest to you. Write 2 full pages on the effects pesticides have on the environment. Be sure to include the following components in your report:

How do humans become exposed to this pesticide?

How are humans susceptible to pesticide poisoning?

Discuss factors leading to adverse health outcomes following exposure to the pesticide.

What agencies/organizations are involved in regulating the use of the pesticide? Explain their basic responsibilities, programs, and challenges.

The following weblinks may be helpful as you research pesticides-

http://usat.ly/1yYfNo1

http://www.epa.gov/opp00001/factsheets/alpha_fs.htm

http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/human.htm

Your writing should reflect professionalism in grammar, spelling, writing style/format (one-inch margins, double spaced, typed in 12-point Times New Roman font), include APA 6th citations when appropriate, and an appropriate title page.

References: ONE of the sources MUST be from the textbook: Friis, R. (2012). Essentials of environmental health (2th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Pesticides and Associated Health Effects

Pesticide is defined as any substance used to kill, repel, or control certain forms of plant or animal life that are considered to be pests.

Locate and choose a pesticide of interest to you. Write 2 full pages on the effects pesticides have on the environment. Be sure to include the following components in your report:

How do humans become exposed to this pesticide?

How are humans susceptible to pesticide poisoning?

Discuss factors leading to adverse health outcomes following exposure to the pesticide.

What agencies/organizations are involved in regulating the use of the pesticide? Explain their basic responsibilities, programs, and challenges.

The following weblinks may be helpful as you research pesticides-

http://usat.ly/1yYfNo1

http://www.epa.gov/opp00001/factsheets/alpha_fs.htm

http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/human.htm

Your writing should reflect professionalism in grammar, spelling, writing style/format (one-inch margins, double spaced, typed in 12-point Times New Roman font), include APA 6th citations when appropriate, and an appropriate title page.

References: ONE of the sources MUST be from the textbook: Friis, R. (2012). Essentials of environmental health (2th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.