Adverse Impact of Insecticides on the Health of Palestinian Farm Workers in the Gaza Strip: A Hematologic Biomarker Study

From: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health | Date: April 1, 2005| Author: Mourad, Tayser Abu | Copyright information

To evaluate the health impact of insecticides on Palestinian farm workers in the Gaza Strip, the study assessed biomarkers in farm workers who used organophosphorus insecticides. Serum cholinesterase and complete blood count were determined before and after spraying of organophosphorus insecticides. Burning sensations in eyes/face (62.5%), itching/skin irritation (37.5%), and chest symptoms (29.2%) were reported. Serum butyrylcholinesterase (SBuChE) was significantly decreased at the end of t...

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