Pesticide Spraying and Reduced Cholinesterase Activity among Hill Tribe Farmers in Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Farming is an important occupation in Thai hill tribe communities, which are often remote, and lack other economic opportunities along with basic educational, health care, and occupational health and safety services. Additionally, these communities have a unique culture and language.

Objectives

The present study was conducted in northern Thailand to evaluate pesticide exposures and associated health impacts among hill tribe farmers, and to compare them to Thai farmers.

Methods

Lahu hill tribe farmers in a mountain community were recruited by public health hospital staff, along with a reference group of lowland Thai farmers. Participants completed a survey on demographic factors and work practices, and blood and urine samples were collected by a trained nurs

SUBMITTER: Nambunmee K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8383788 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature