Association between pesticide exposure and obesity: A cross-sectional study of 20,295 farmers in Thailand.

ABSTRACT: Background: Obesity is a serious condition because it is associated with other chronic diseases which affect the quality of life. In addition to problems associated with diet and exercise, recent research has found that pesticide exposure might be another important risk factor. The objective of this study was to determine the association between pesticide exposure and obesity among farmers in Nakhon Sawan and Phitsanulok province, Thailand.  Methods: This study was a population-based cross-sectional study. Data on pesticide use and obesity prevalence from 20,295 farmers aged 20 years and older were collected using an in-person interview questionnaire. The association was analysed using multivariable logistic regression, adjusted for its potential confounding factors.  Resu

SUBMITTER: Noppakun K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9127373 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature