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