title: [Pesticide exposure and its repercussion in the health of sanitary agents in the State of Ceará, Brazil].
abstract: Sanitary agents are the most exposed ones to the effects of insecticides in eradication campaigns since its preparation until its application inside and outside houses. The lack of protection equipment and misinformation on how to use the material properly increase the risk of intoxication. The aim of this work was to analyze the occupational history of vector control sanitary agents in Ceará State, Brazil and its effects on their health. Individual recorded interviews were done with 10 agents who verbally described their life history. The content of these interviews were analyzed through the following categories: agent profile, endemic controls, work conditions, risks and health changes. Health risk situations were described from acute and chronic intoxication to problems with alcoholism. The research showed that sanitary agents have been disrespected as human beings as well as their labor rights, showing negligence by their employers.
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal do Ceará, Centro. 63180-000 Barbalha CE. estelitaplima@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Estelita Pereira
authors.initials: EP
authors.lastname: Lima
authors.forename: Suziy de Matos Bandeira
authors.initials: Sde M
authors.lastname: Lopes
authors.forename: Maria Iracema Mariano de
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Amorim
authors.forename: Laura Helena Silva
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Araújo
authors.forename: Kelly Rose Tavares
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Neves
authors.forename: Evanira Rodrigues
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Maia
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001938:Brazil; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D010575:Pesticides / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D010575:Pesticides