[Influence of pesticide residues on human health].
Pesticides are widely used to control any pest, including vectors of diseases, unwanted species of plants or animals. They are ubiquitous contaninants of our environment and have been found in water, vegetables, human and animal tissues. Acute or chronic intoxications are well documented. Some pesticides seem to have additive or synergistic effects of oestrogenic compounds, influencing the endocrine functions in several animal species. Moreover, pesticides can induce mutagenesis, carcinogenesis and immunotoxicity.
Charlier
C J
CJ
Laboratoire de Toxicologie clinique, CHU-B35, Liège, Belgique.
Plomteux
G J
GJ
D000818:Animals; D004357:Drug Synergism; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004782:Environmental Health; D004958:Estradiol / Q000502:physiology; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D010573:Pesticide Residues / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000506:poisoning*
D010573:Pesticide Residues; D004958:Estradiol