Evaluation of occupational pesticide exposure on Egyptian male adolescent cognitive and motor functioning.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic low-level exposure to organophosphorus pesticides is associated with adverse health effects, including a decline in neurological functioning and long-term impairment. These negative effects may be more detrimental in children and adolescents due to their critical stage in development. Little work has investigated the effects of chronic exposure to pesticides, specifically chlorpyrifos (CPF) during the adolescent period.

Objectives

To examine effects of CPF exposure over a year-long period within a group of male adolescents in Egypt (N = 242, mean age = 17.36), including both pesticide applicators and non-applicators.

Methods

Associations between average CPF exposure (measured via urinary metabolite levels of 3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinol [TCPy]) and n

SUBMITTER: Eadeh HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8187303 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature