Organophosphate insecticides are the most common method of poisoning in Kenya but herbicide poisoning is also a method of suicide and is equally associated with high morbidity and mortality. Among different herbicidal poisonings, the most predominantly found poisonings are paraquat and glyphosate .
2, 4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2, 4-D) is an herbicide used to control broadleaf plants. The common trade names include Twiga 2, 4D; Agrimine 2,4 D 720SL ; and Bellamine 72%. It was one of the ingredients in the infamous Agent Orange used by the . . .
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