Effects of chronic organophosphate pesticide exposure on the central nervous system.
An index of the relative amount of chronic exposure to organophosphate (OP) pesticides was developed to compare individuals with high and low levels of chronic exposure. Results of neuropsychologic tests and computer-analyzed electroencephalographic data indicated an association between higher levels of chronic OP pesticide exposure and frontal lobe impairment.
D000328:Adult; D002493:Central Nervous System Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000201:enzymology / Q000503:physiopathology; D002802:Cholinesterases / Q000097:blood; D003203:Computers, Hybrid; D004026:Dieldrin / Q000097:blood; D004569:Electroencephalography; D006801:Humans; D007306:Insecticides / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D009943:Organophosphorus Compounds; D010573:Pesticide Residues / Q000097:blood; D011581:Psychological Tests; D013997:Time Factors
D007306:Insecticides; D009943:Organophosphorus Compounds; D010573:Pesticide Residues; D002802:Cholinesterases; D004026:Dieldrin