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    Importance of Topic: Exposure to pesticides has been a major health effects concern in recent years due to their widespread use in agricultural production and their inherent toxicity . This issue is an important topic of discussion for a variety of reasons… One of the main reasons for examining the issue is to promote the safety and health of infants by addressing factors that pose serious threats to their health. This is achieved through an understanding of the risks posed by chemicals, the response measures needed, and how to protect infants from such exposure. Second, this topic will contribute to the development of effective ways for pesticide use to benefit individuals rather than harm. them. Essentially, an assessment of the topic generates considerable information on how to use chemicals to benefit society. Third, the topic will contribute to the development of evidence-based research on effective intervention measures to promote the health and safety of infants, in light of increased pesticide exposure and inherent toxicity. Direct Care Experience: This pamphlet was shared with a parent of an infant at a community daycare. The parent is a 33-year-old single mother whose child is a 5-year-old boy who attends daycare. She has a degree in business administration and relatively little knowledge about the health effects of this environmental factor. She received a positive response to the teaching and demonstrated that she understood the information provided in the brochure. The educational experience went well as it served as a platform to raise awareness about the serious threats posed by pesticides to the health and safety of infants. According to the findings of evidence-based studies...... middle of article .... ...en are vulnerable to a range of health effects due to widespread use and toxicity inherent in pesticides. Some of the major health effects of pesticides on infants include leukemia, brain tumors, nervous system damage, effects on the immune system, color change, sarcomas, lymphomas, and Wilms tumors. Sources of exposure include indoor air and surfaces, schools, pets, house dust and soil/drift, playgrounds, and food. Therefore, parents and caregivers should take necessary steps to reduce pesticide exposure and its associated effects. The objective of this brochure is to highlight how the environmental factor poses a threat to the health and safety of infants, the need for appropriate intervention measures, available community resources, and to provide suggestions on accident prevention and promoting safety related to pesticide exposure..