Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6352103 | Environmental Research | 2016 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Although the magnitude of acute paraquat/diquat-related illnesses was relatively low, several fatalities were identified. Many illnesses could be prevented through stricter compliance with label requirements (e.g. ensuring proper herbicide storage and PPE use), and through enhanced training of certified applicators.
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Authors
Gamola Z. Fortenberry, John Beckman, Abby Schwartz, Joanne Bonnar Prado, Lucia S. Graham, Sheila Higgins, Michelle Lackovic, Prakash Mulay, Heidi Bojes, Justin Waltz, Yvette Mitchell, Kathy Leinenkugel, Michel S. Oriel, Elizabeth Evans,