• Children face higher risks from pesticides than adults and need greater protection against these chemicals, particularly in developing countries, according to a joint report published by the FAO, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
• According to a UN report, "Child Pesticide Poisoning: Information for Advocacy and Action," pesticide poisoning is a serious health problem that disproportionately affects infants and children.
• The number of children affected is unknown, but, based on the experience of many countries, is likely to be large. The report highlights both the magnitude of the problem and the need to put more efforts into better reaching and helping the rural, disadvantaged populations who are most affected by pesticide poisoning.