An assessment of health risks posed by consumption of pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables among residents in the Kampala Metropolitan Area in Uganda

Background: Pesticide use for fruits and vegetable production in Uganda may result in presence of residues on pro- duce which may pose health risks to consumers. Uganda does not have an established system for monitoring pesti- cide residues in fruits and vegetables and assessing potential health risks. This research aimed to conduct a health risk assessment of presence of pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables in the Kampala Metropolitan Area in Uganda. Method: Pesticides were measured in...