| Document ID (ISN) | 52818 |
| CIS number |
89-1878 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0003-9896 - Archives of Environmental Health |
| Year |
1989 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Brown S.K., Ames R.G., Mengle D.C. |
| Title |
Occupational illness from cholinesterase-inhibiting pesticides among agricultural applicators in California, 1982-1985 |
| Bibliographic information |
Jan.-Feb. 1989, Vol.44, No.1, p.34-39. 7 ref. |
| Abstract |
California pesticide illness investigation reports involving toxicity category I or II organophosphate and carbamate pesticide exposures among agricultural pesticide applicators were reviewed for the years 1982-1985. The pesticides associated with each illness were recorded, and the exposures were classified as chronic, short-term, or accidental. Illnesses were associated with a range of pesticides, including both organophosphates and carbamates in both toxicity categories I and II. Approximately 19% of the illnesses were due to accidents. Overall, the analysis identified a need for improving occupational health surveillance and the regulations governing worker health and safety. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
occupational diseases; organophosphorus compounds; crop protection; pesticides; carbamates |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
USA; exposure evaluation; cholinesterase |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Occupational medicine, epidemiology
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| Browse category(ies) |
Amides
Agricultural chemicals
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