Pesticide poisoning
Also known as: Harmful effects of or exposure to noxious substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source, not elsewhere classified
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In short
Pesticides are used to get rid of pests, which include insects, weeds, rodents, mildew, and germs that cause harm to crops, people, or animals. These products can protect health by killing germs, animals, or plants that could cause hurt, but they can also be harmful to people or pets. Using non-chemical methods first, using pesticides correctly, being careful around children and pets, and disposing of them properly can help protect health and the environment. Biologically-based pesticides are becoming more popular and are often safer than traditional pesticides.
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Description
Pests live where they are not wanted or cause harm to crops, people, or animals. Pesticides can help get rid of them. Pesticides are not just insect killers. They also include chemicals to control weeds, rodents, mildew, germs, and more. Many household products contain pesticides.
Pesticides can protect your health by killing germs, animals, or plants that could hurt you. However, they can also be harmful to people or pets. You might want to try non-chemical methods first. If you do need a pesticide, use it correctly. Be especially careful around children and pets. Proper disposal of pesticides is also important - it can help protect the environment.
Biologically-based pesticides are becoming more popular. They often are safer than traditional pesticides.
Environmental Protection Agency
Next to it in ICD-10
- T55Toxic effects of soaps and detergents
- T58Carbon monoxide poisoning
- T59Toxic effects of other gases, fumes and vapours
- T61Seafood poisoning
- T62Poisoning from other harmful foods (such as mushrooms)
- T63Venomous bites and stings
Neighbouring codes in the classification, not a medical link.
External resources
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Pesticide poisoning?
T60 (WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision).
What is the ICD-11 code for Pesticide poisoning?
NE61: Harmful effects of or exposure to noxious substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source, not elsewhere classified (WHO, ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics).
Sources and attribution
- ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, © World Health Organization, licensed under CC BY-ND 3.0 IGO.
- Names other than the official source titles: Anpheros translations and plain-language names, made with AI assistance and checked automatically; the source names are in English.
- Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine.
- ICD-10 codes and titles © World Health Organization. Source: WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (2019).
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