title: Pesticide exposure and health conditions of terrestrial pesticide applicators in Córdoba Province, Argentina.
abstract: Agricultural workers represent a population that is highly vulnerable to the toxic effects of pesticide exposure. This cross sectional study aimed to describe the health conditions of terrestrial pesticide applicators in Córdoba Province, Argentina, their work practices and socio-demographic characteristics, by means of a standardized self-administered questionnaire (n = 880). A descriptive analysis reported a high prevalence of occasional or frequent symptoms: 47.4% had symptoms of irritation, 35.5% fatigue, 40.4% headache and 27.6% nervousness or depression. Using logistic regression models, risk and protective factors were found for symptoms of irritation, medical consultation and hospitalization. Among the occupational exposure variables, marital status, length of time in the job, low level of protection with regard to the use of personal protective equipment, combined use of different pesticides and the application of the insecticide endosulfan, were associated with a higher frequency of reported symptoms and higher consultation rates and hospitalization.
authors: Mariana
authors: M
authors: Butinof
authors: Ricardo Antorio
authors: RA
authors: Fernandez
authors: María Inés
authors: MI
authors: Stimolo
authors: María Josefina
authors: MJ
authors: Lantieri
authors: Marcelo
authors: M
authors: Blanco
authors: Ana Lia
authors: AL
authors: Machado
authors: Germán
authors: G
authors: Franchini
authors: María del Pilar
authors: Mdel P
authors: Díaz
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000382:Agricultural Workers' Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000453:epidemiology; D000383:Agriculture; D001118:Argentina / Q000453:epidemiology; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D017453:Dermatitis, Irritant / Q000209:etiology; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010575:Pesticides / Q000506:poisoning*; D015995:Prevalence; D011481:Protective Clothing; D012307:Risk Factors; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D010575:Pesticides