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Document ID (ISN)69644
CIS number 97-1529
ISSN - Serial title 0962-7480 - Occupational Medicine
Year 1997
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Illing H.P.A.
Title Is working in greenhouses healthy? Evidence concerning the toxic risks that might affect greenhouse workers
Bibliographic information July 1997, Vol.47, No.5, p.281-293. Illus. 70 ref.
Abstract A review of various sources of information concerning working conditions in greenhouses is presented, with particular reference to the United Kingdom. General health statistics indicate that the most likely health effects of working in greenhouses are immunologic reactions leading to asthma, allergic alveolitis and dermatitis, and irritancy. Epidemiologic studies of greenhouse workers have found evidence of respiratory diseases, carcinogenicity, mutagenicity and reproductive effects. Potential sources of ill-health include plant material, plant diseases and pests, plant protection products and plant extracts. Statistics indicate that the incidence of ill-health among greenhouse workers in the United Kingdom is relatively low.
Descriptors (primary) pesticides; horticulture; toxic substances
Descriptors (secondary) literature survey; arthropoda; United Kingdom; plants; health hazards; biological insecticides; respiratory diseases; skin diseases; list of chemical substances; fungi
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceUnited Kingdom
Subject(s) Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
Broad subject area(s) Industries and occupations
Browse category(ies) Agriculture
Agricultural chemicals