Assessment of buccal mucosa genotoxicity in insecticide-exposed urban fumigators in Cali, Colombia
Elizabeth Londoño-Velasco,
Helberg Asencio-Santofimio,
Jose Guillermo Ortega-Avila
et al.
Abstract:This study aimed to evaluate cytogenetic damage in the buccal mucosa of non-exposed subjects (N = 33) and insecticide-exposed fumigators (N = 31) in the urban area of Cali, Colombia. Material and Methods: Through a questionnaire sociodemographic data, anthropometric measurements, state of health, and lifestyle were collected. Buccal micronucleus cytome (BMCyt) assay was using for evaluate cytogenetic damage. Results: The study showed that all fumigators used adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) and had… Show more
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