Almost half of world’s farmers poisoned by pesticides every year, experts find

A study estimates that about 46% of the world’s farmers and farm workers experience accidental acute pesticide poisoning each year. Researchers and health advocates are calling for hazardous pesticides to be phased out, safer alternatives for farmers, and better international monitoring.

一项研究估计，全球约46%的农民和农业工人每年都会经历意外急性农药中毒。研究人员和健康倡导者呼吁逐步淘汰高危农药，为农民提供更安全的替代品，并加强国际监测。