Effects of pesticides on the right to food 2017, para. 16
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Studies in developed countries show that annual acute pesticide poisoning affects nearly 1 in every 5,000 agricultural workers. Globally, however, it is unknown what percentage of farmworkers experience acute pesticide poisoning owing to a lack of standardized reporting. Poor enforcement of labour regulations and lack of health and safety training can elevate exposure risks, while many Governments lack the infrastructure and resources to regulate and monitor pesticides.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on the right to food
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Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
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Food & Nutrition
Health
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N.A.
Year
2017
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Other
Reference
SR Food, Report to the HRC (2017), A/HRC/34/48, para. 16.