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Protocol for pesticide residue monitoring and risk assessment on water, sediment, and fish: A case study of two selected reservoirs in Ghana.
Orou-Seko, Abdou; Chirawurah, Dennis; Gnimatin, Jean-Pierre; Pèlèbè, Edéya Orobiyi Rodrigue; Aputere Ndago, Joyce; Pwatirah, Doris; Adokiya, Martin Nyaaba.
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  • Orou-Seko A; Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana.
  • Chirawurah D; Research Laboratory in Aquaculture and Aquatic Ecotoxicology, University of Parakou, Parakou, Benin.
  • Gnimatin JP; Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana.
  • Pèlèbè EOR; Department of Social and Behavioral Change, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana.
  • Aputere Ndago J; Research Laboratory in Aquaculture and Aquatic Ecotoxicology, University of Parakou, Parakou, Benin.
  • Pwatirah D; Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • Adokiya MN; Department of Social and Behavioral Change, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana.
Heliyon ; 10(17): e37251, 2024 Sep 15.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39290279
ABSTRACT

Background:

Africa is experiencing a significant surge in the use of pesticides on farms. Though the use of pesticide products on farms is increasing rapidly, the ability to monitor and regulate the practice has not kept pace. Despite their potential significance, the health and environmental impacts of the growing pesticide usage in developing nations remain inadequately comprehended and recorded.

Objective:

This paper presents a research protocol for a study that seeks to provide criteria for future monitoring of pesticide residues in aquatic environments and food sources. This study aims to evaluate pesticide utilisation methods and the potential hazards of pesticide residues in aquatic ecosystems. Additionally, the study seeks to assess the human health risks linked to pesticide applications.

Methods:

This study will employ a quantitative approach and cross-sectional design. It will utilise a combination of survey and the collection of biological and environmental samples. Our methodology consists of four distinct steps. These outline the processes for studying pesticide residue in environmental and fish samples. Additionally, we plan to employ mathematical algorithms to evaluate the ecological and health risks associated with these pesticide residues.

Conclusion:

This study is an effort to monitor and assess the hazards to the environment and human well-being associated with the increasing utilisation of pesticides. It also aims to gather relevant data on pesticide utilisation practices that contribute to the contamination of aquatic ecosystems. It will specifically focus on determining the concentration of pesticide residues in both biological and environmental samples. Additionally, the study will assess the ecological and health risks associated with these pesticide residues. This will enable the incorporation of organised research efforts and coordinated pesticide surveillance operations for toxicovigilance.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Heliyon Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Ghana Pais de publicación: Reino Unido
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Heliyon Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Ghana Pais de publicación: Reino Unido