RT Journal
A1 Friedrich MJ
T1 IMproving chemical management
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 2012
FD October 17
VO 308
IS 15
SP 1515
OP 1515
DO 10.1001/jama.2012.13773
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2012.13773
AB 
The report points out that the production and use of chemicals, including fertilizers, petrochemicals, electronics, and plastics, is shifting to emerging and developing nations, where safeguards are weaker. The report also details the financial effects of chemical exposure on national economies as well as individuals. The costs of injury due to pesticide poisoning in sub-Saharan Africa between 2005 and 2009, for example, are estimated at US $6.2 billion.