| Document ID (ISN) | 105188 |
| CIS number |
06-660 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1077-3525 - International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health |
| Year |
2005 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Abu Mourad T. |
| Title |
Adverse impact of insecticides on the health of Palestinian farm workers in the Gaza Strip: A hematologic biomarker study |
| Bibliographic information |
Apr.-June 2005, Vol.11, No.2, p.144-149. 42 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://www.ijoeh.com/pfds/IJOEH_1102_Mourad.pdf [in English]
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| Abstract |
This study assessed biomarkers in 83 farm workers in the Gaza Strip using organophosphorus insecticides. Data on exposures and symptoms were collected by means of questionnaires. Serum cholinesterase and complete blood count were determined before and after spraying. Burning sensations in eyes and face (62.5%), itching and skin irritation (37.5%) and chest symptoms (29.2%) were reported. Serum butyryl-cholinesterase (SBuChE) was significantly decreased at the end of the workday. Burning sensations in eyes and face and skin rash were significantly associated with inhibition of SBuChE activity. Younger workers were more affected. Leukocyte and platelet counts were increased and haemoglobin decreased significantly, reflecting acute poisoning. Monitoring of SBuChE and haematological parameters of farm workers could be useful to predict and prevent health hazards from pesticides. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
organophosphorus compounds; health hazards; pesticide spraying; exposure tests; agriculture |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
blood count; thrombocyte count; Palestinian Territory, Occupied; butyrylcholinesterase; irritation; age-linked differences; symptoms; functional respiratory disorders; haematological changes; exposure evaluation; questionnaire survey; insecticides |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Palestinian Territory, Occupied |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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| Browse category(ies) |
Biological monitoring
Agriculture
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