Pesticides in the context of One Health

ABSTRACT

The industrialization of agriculture and livestock, in addition to generating an environment conducive to the spread of infectious agents, is responsible for the widespread use of various toxic substances that affect human, animal, and environmental health. This study aims to promote reflections on the use of pesticides and veterinary drugs as elements of debate in the construction of One Health. For that, an exploratory literature review of articles, books, and official documents available on database platforms was carried out. The discussion includes the problems of the use of toxic substances in plants and animals. It also addresses how the waste arising from its use impacts the quality of food, air, soil, and water, with consequences for human health. Although this discussion is scarce on the theme of One Health, it is essential that, in addition to the participation of organized civil society, public managers ensure, through public policies, greater security and control in the use of toxic substances in agriculture and livestock.

KEYWORDS
Toxic products; Health; Livestock; Agroecosystems