The agromedical approach : General considerations

ABSTRACT

Human health and agriculture are inextricably related. A balanced nutrition provided by a productive agriculture contributes to the health and wellbeing of man, improves his resistance to disease, and enhances his capability for productivity. A variety of pest reduce agricultural productivity by as much as 50 per cent or more and are also carriers of human disease. Pest control, therefore, is essential to the well-being of society. Chemicals are extensively used for pest control, but, when improperly used, contribute to both health and environmental problems. An approach called the "Agromedical Approach" has evolved for insuring proper use of pesticides, protection of human health and encouragement of production of agriculture (AU)