Effects of the plant protection drugs used to the cost of the health of the rice farmers in the Cuulong River Delta: an experimental approach

Abstract

The paper analyzes the impact of pesticide use on the health costs of rice farmers exposed to pesticides in the Mekong Delta from the Tobit model. We study the impact of each pesticide on the health costs of sprayers. Besides, we also analyze the impact of other factors on health costs. The results show that the amount of pesticides that farmers use and drinking alcohol increases health costs, while protective measures reduce health costs. The study also provides some policy recommendations to minimize the impact of pesticides on the health costs of farmer households.