Environmental impacts and effects on human health from the use of glyphosate
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environment, herbicides, healthAbstract
Glyphosate has been used as an herbicide worldwide, mainly in agricultural activities since 1974. In Colombia, it has been used as a method for eradicating illicit crops since 1978. This practice brought relevant results in terms of reduction of yields for illegal use crops cultivation. However, toxic risks and effects have been reported for human health and the environment, due to contamination of water sources and soils, resulting from this practice. Objective: To carry out a scoping review on the possible effects on health and the environment resulting from glyphosate use in the eradication of crops for illegal use. Methods: A scoping review of information published in databases, with search criteria associated with effects on human health and the environment, was conducted with a publication period of not more than five years (2015-2019). Results: According to information related to human health, studies indicate that glyphosate use may derive teratogenic, tumorigenic, and hepatorenal effects; however, the evidence of its relationship with the origin of diseases such as cancer is not very clear. Environmental impacts were found to reduce root elongation in plants and
lead to decrease heart rate and oxidative stress in aquatic species. Conclusions: The review does not reveal conclusive studies that report effects on human health and the environment derived from the glyphosate use in the eradication of crops for illicit use. We identify the need for specific studies and defined approved methodologies for scientific analysis to determine the pollutant.
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