EMERGING HUMAN HEALTH RISKS PERTINENT TO MODERN AGRICULTURE;

Critical Review

Abstract

In developing countries week and dispersed link has been shown between agriculture and human diseases. In this regard
present review was conducted and revealed several examples that there exist strong link between agriculture and diseases. Review
categorized the major disease into zoonotic, vector borne and food associated. Zoonotic diseases were found to be transmitted by the
livestock. Some of these diseases are also associates with vectors that were found to be transmitted by the agriculture. Mosquito is the
major vector transferring malaria, cholera and skin diseases. Agricultural intensification is the major source of their climate change
through increased emission of green house gases. Agricultural intensification, ecological disturbance and inadequate agricultural
managements are the dominant reason revealed. Rate of future agricultural diseases such as zoonotic diseases emergence or
reemergence will be closely linked to the evolution of the agriculture–environment nexus. Meanwhile, the available research is not enough
to address these issues. Agriculture sector is for peace and sustainability and to strengthen this sustainability there is dire need of
Convergence is needed between integrated pest management strategies and integrated vector management strategies to help farmers
improve their agricultural practices while minimizing environmental risks to health. In addition, further research by the medical scientists
and agricultural scientists is needed to explore the epidemiology of various diseases caused by the agricultural activities through
promotion of vector.