Exposures of Pesticides and Health Impact on the Agricultural (Paddy) Community in Malaysia

Abstract

Agriculture is one of Malaysia’s most important contributions, estimated to improve GDP by 4.3% by 2030 (1). In Malaysia, rice is one of the most frequently farmed crops, in addition to oil palm and rubber, with annual consumption per person averaging 73.9 kilograms (2). Commercial pesticides have thus been widely utilized in agriculture to meet this need since they are readily available, easy to use, and effective. Pesticides are also utilized to manage diseases and pests that constitute a major threat to agricultural output.