Exposure to pesticides has been associated with a range of negative human health outcomes (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health, CCOHS, 2014; Lah, 2011; Toxic Action Centre, 2012; EPA, 2014). Given the range of potential exposure routes, it is likely that rice farmers in Sierra Leone may suffer from health problems related to pesticide exposure. This is demonstrated by the results from health workers' interviews and farmers' interviews. As a result of the lack of monitoring
of health effects, it is difficult to determine if farmers are experiencing the chronic effects of pesticide poisoning (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health, CCOHS, 2014).