Seeing the similarities: Applying a coherent lens to harmful products as drivers of suicide
June 10, 2026
An essay highlighting the urgent need to address inconsistencies in tackling the commercial drivers of suicide.
Publications
Clinical and Laboratory Profile of Paraquat Poisoning: A Toxicological Crisis in Bangladesh
May 19, 2026
A study into cases of paraquat poisoning in Bangladesh, which found that cases of self-poisoning with paraquat are rising,
Trends of poisoning types in Sri Lanka: descriptive analysis of hospital admissions data 2004–2019
November 14, 2025
An analysis of hospital admissions data reveals how national pesticide bans have reshaped poisoning trends in Sri Lanka.
Current pesticide suicide surveillance methods used across the African continent: a scoping review
October 27, 2025
A scoping review to identify pesticide suicide surveillance methods currently used in African countries and to assess their viability for improving reporting of pesticide suicide deaths.
Paraquat at 63 – the story of a controversial herbicide and its regulations: It is time to put people and public health first when regulating paraquat.
September 24, 2025
This study reviewed the effects of various restrictions and regulations on instances of poisoning and death caused by this highly toxic pesticide. Findings showed that countries implementing full bans experienced the most significant reductions in pesticide-related deaths.
Assessment of Unintentional Acute Pesticide Poisoning (UAPP) Amongst Cotton Farmers in Tanzania
April 11, 2025
This study investigates the scale and causes of unintentional acute pesticide poisoning among cotton farmers in Tanzania and identifies policy and safer pesticide alternatives.
Mapping commercial practices of the pesticide industry to shape science and policymaking: a scoping review
February 15, 2025
A scoping review to map practices adopted by the pesticide industry to influence science and policymaking, revealing a critical need for research on current practices in low- and middle-income countries
A retrospective five-year autopsy based study of suicide in Punjab province of Pakistan
February 13, 2025
A study aimed at identifying the pattern of suicidal deaths in five rural districts in Punjab Province of Pakistan. Findings showed that poisoning was the most common means of suicide.
Preventing suicide by restricting access to Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs): A systematic review of international evidence since 2017
February 3, 2025
A new systematic review, analysing recent global research, showing that regulations limiting access to highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs) are effective in preventing suicides.
Challenges, progress, and opportunities in clinical toxicology in Nepal: a narrative review
January 22, 2025
A narrative review exploring the current state of toxicological care in Nepal and urgent need for further action to reduce the burden of poisoning.