Agriculture Toxic Chemicals
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1. Neurotoxic Effects Associated with Current Uses of Organophosphorus Compounds
Organophosphorus compounds (OPs) are a large and diverse class of chemicals that have been synthesized, since the XIX century for several purposes like chemical weapons, flame-retardants, ectoparasiticides and investigational new drugs, but mainly as agrochemicals in agriculture and indoor. Although the amount of OP pesticides being used is declining, especi
J. Braz. Chem. Soc.. Publicado em: 2016-05
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2. Agrotóxicos : utilização por trabalhadores rurais em lavouras de feijão no município de Alta Floresta do Oeste - RO, em 2007
A utilização de agrotóxicos em alta quantidade e variedade contribui para a ocorrência de danos à saúde humana e ambiental. Desde a década de 50, quando se iniciou a "revolução verde", foram observadas profundas mudanças no processo tradicional de trabalho na agricultura bem como em seus impactos sobre o ambiente e a saúde humana. A agricultura é
Publicado em: 2008
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3. Epidemiology of health and safety risks in agriculture and related industries. Practical applications for rural physicians.
Epidemiologic studies document that work in the agricultural sector is associated with many occupational health hazards. Exposure to organic dusts and airborne microorganisms and their toxins may lead to respiratory disorders. The burden of exposure-related chronic bronchitis, asthma, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, organic-dust toxic syndrome, and chronic air