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open state, the nerves cannot repolarize, leaving the axonal mem-

brane permanently depolarized and thus paralysing the organism.

This present study attempts to understand the frequency and prev-

alence of pyrethroid poisoning in India by understanding the pro-

duction, sale, and number of poisoning cases reported during the
period 2018-2021 in India.

RESEARCH GAP

A study to understand India-specific data with relation to produc-

tion, sale, and poisoning occurring in India is missing. A study with

such an objective can give a picture of the frequency and prevalence

of pyrethroid poisoning in India.

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The study was performed with the following objectives

• To estimate the production capacity of pyrethroids in India

• To identify the sales of pyrethroids in India

• To identify the number of poisoning cases involving pyrethroids

in India
• To estimate the number of fatalities involving pyrethroids in

India

MATERIALS AND METHODS

The study took place during the period 2018-2021. The study ad-

opted a meta-analysis cum data acquisition process. The informa-

tion on production & import of pyrethroid pesticides was collected
from published online sources. The data was collected from a com-

prehensive list of online portals that detail and list the production

and import details of chemical pesticides in India. The details on

sales of pyrethroid pesticides were collected from published online

sources as well as information gathered from vendors. A compre-

hensive list of online stores which deal with pesticide sale as well

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