Health risk management for safe vegetable irrigation

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dc.creatorDrechsel, Pay
dc.creatorKeraita, Bernard N.
dc.creatorAmoah, Philip
dc.creatorKarg, H.
dc.date2014
dc.date2015-04-30T13:41:37Z
dc.date2015-04-30T13:41:37Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T18:26:40Z
dc.descriptionThis chapter presents approaches tested in Ghana to mitigate wastewater irrigation-related risks for consumers and farmers from microbial contamination. The recommended interventions follow the WHO approach concerning multiple barriers along the food chain. Factors that could support the uptake of safety measures are discussed.
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dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/65305
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/156035
dc.languageen
dc.rightsOpen Access
dc.sourceDrechsel, Pay; Keraita, B.; Amoah, Philip; Karg, H. 2014. Health risk management for safe vegetable irrigation. In Drechsel, Pay; Keraita, B. (Eds.) Irrigated urban vegetable production in Ghana: characteristics, benefits and risk mitigation. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). pp.180-198.
dc.subjecthealth hazards
dc.subjectrisk management
dc.subjectvegetable growing
dc.subjectwastewater irrigation
dc.subjectwastewater treatment
dc.subjectfarmers
dc.subjectbiological contamination
dc.subjectfood consumption
dc.subjectwho
dc.subjectsanitation
dc.subjectpathogens
dc.subjectincome
dc.titleHealth risk management for safe vegetable irrigation
dc.typeBook Chapter

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