Pesticide Residue Analysis of Khat Leaves and Health Risks among Khat Chewers in the Amhara Region, Northwestern Ethiopia

Introduction. Farmers use a large number of pesticides to increase the productivity of Khat cultivation. Since Khat is consumed by many Ethiopians as a habit, there may be a significant concentration of pesticide residues in Khat leaves which result in adverse effects among the exposed population. E...

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Main Authors: Seyfe Asrade Atnafie, Niguse Yigzaw Muluneh, Kefyalew Ayalew Getahun, Asegedech Tsegaw Woredekal, Wubayehu Kahaliw
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Environmental and Public Health
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/4680573

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