Overview. Gastric intubation via the nasal passage (ie, nasogastric route) is a common procedure that provides access to the stomach for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
The impact of pesticides consists of the effects of pesticides on non-target species. Pesticides are chemical preparations used to kill fungal or animal pests. Over 98% of sprayed insecticides and 95% of herbicides reach a destination other than their target species, because they are sprayed or spread across entire agricultural fields.
The pesticides entry on Wikipedia lists some of the results that have been recorded in recent years including: 1  Fetuses, (pre-birth babies), may suffer from exposure and exhibit behavioral problems, growth issues. 2  Lower cognitive scores, fewer nerve cells, and lower birth weight. 3  A lower resistance to the toxic effects of pesticides.