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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"Pesticide Poisoning"”.
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Respiratory complications of organophosphorus pesticide poisoning
… globally every year, over a third are due to pesticide ingestion, the majority of which occur in rural Asia with organophosphorus (OP) compounds. These anticholinesterase pesticides cause an acute cholinergic syndrome characterised by decreased consciousness, excessive airway secretions and …
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Establishment of a comprehensive surveillance system for acute pesticide poisoning in Tanzania
Widespread under-reporting of acute pesticide poisoning (APP) in developing countries, such as Tanzania, leads to under-estimation of the burden from APP. This thesis aimed to characterize the health consequences of APP in rural agricultural areas in Tanzania with a view to developing an effective …
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Local Realities and Structural Constraints of Agricultural Health: Pesticide Poisoning of Jamaican Small-holders
… to understand the localized health impact of pesticide poisoning in a developing country. The primary research tool was the collection of data through an intra-household survey, complemented by field observations. The goal was to gather information on the extent to which pesticides are used, …
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Evaluating a South African mobile application for healthcare professionals to improve diagnosis and notification of pesticide poisonings
Acute pesticide poisoning (APP) is a major global public health problem, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) including South Africa. However, healthcare professionals (HCPs) worldwide have limited training in handling environmental health risks such as from pesticide exposures. …
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Genetic polymorphisms and organophosphate neurotoxicity amongst emerging farmers in the Western Cape
… data, potential confounders and work history of pesticide exposures. Blood samples were analysed for genetic polymorphisms of the following XMEs; glutathione S-transferases (GST), N-acetyltransferases (NAT) and Paraoxonase (PON1). RESULTS: Median age was 39 (30-48) and most had 9 years of …
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Factors facilitating pest infestation in two low-income urban areas of Cape Town, South Africa : an urban health observation study
… disadvantaged urban areas frequently use pesticides, including highly toxic illegal pesticides. Inappropriate and indiscriminate use of pesticide is a concern since pesticide exposures can put residents, especially children, at risk for negative health effects. While pesticide use and …
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Long-term neurodevelopmental effects of acute organophosphate poisoning amongst South African children
Background: Pesticide poisoning is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality amongst children in developing countries. In addition to the well described acute effects, organophosphates (OP), can cause long-term neurotoxicity. This study aims to evaluate long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes in …
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An investigation into the neurological and neurobehavioural effects of long-term agrichemical exposure among deciduous fruit farm workers in the Western Cape, South Africa
… to agrichemicals in the absence of acute poisoning. Such a finding would have substantial public health implications for prevention and control of chronic morbidity and mortality. This is particularly important in South Africa, where a sizeable portion of the rural population are employed …