Modelo de desenvolvimento, agrotóxicos e saúde: prioridades para uma agenda de pesquisa e ação

Faria, Neice Müller Xavier

doi:10.1590/s0303-76572012000100005

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“…Currently, most of the pesticides are sold without the legal requirement of agronomical prescriptions and the smuggling rate is high 46 , reinforcing the need for a more severe regulation and control of the sales of these substances.…”

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Health information systems and pesticide poisoning at Pernambuco

Albuquerque

Gurgel

et al. 2015

Rev. bras. epidemiol.

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Introduction: Understanding the epidemiologic profile of a particular disease is key to undertake health actions. To that end, information systems that present quality data help in the decision-making process and demonstrate the impact of the problems. Objective: To analyze the contribution of health information systems for the characterization of pesticide poisoning through SINAN, CEATOX and SIM in the State of Pernambuco. Method: In this study, the completeness and consistency of the data were assessed, as well as the epidemiological profile of pesticide poisoning in Pernambuco in the period from 2008 to 2012, based on the following Health Information Systems: Center for Toxicological Assistance of Pernambuco (CEATOX), Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN) and Mortality Information System (SIM). Results: The data revealed incompleteness and inconsistencies in information. Regarding the profile, females are more affected in the morbidity profile, and men have a higher mortality rate. Poisoning was more frequent in young adults with low educational level. With regard to the circumstances, most of the cases were suicide attempts, unique acute cases and not related to work. Despite suggesting underreporting, the data showed that persons engaged in agriculture are most commonly affected. Conclusion: The strengthening of these systems is necessary for the generation of consistent information that support health policies for the population groups involved.

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Health information systems and pesticide poisoning at Pernambuco

Albuquerque

Gurgel

et al. 2015

Rev. bras. epidemiol.

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“…The consequences due to exposure to pesticides are: cancer, liver damage, kidney damage, nervous system disorders, male infertility, allergic reactions, irreversible pulmonary fibrosis, and hyperglycemia. 7 8 9 10 11…”

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Perception of the Quality of Life of Tobacco Growers Exposed to Pesticides: Emphasis on Health, Hearing, and Working Conditions

Cazé

Lacerda

Lüders

et al. 2018

Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol

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Introduction Tobacco farming exposes workers to various health risks due to the high application of pesticides needed to control pests, weeds and fungal diseases that prevent the tobacco plant growth. Objective To analyze the perception of the quality of life of tobacco growers exposed to pesticides, with emphasis on general health, hearing, and working conditions. Method This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study using a quantitative approach with farmers from southern Brazil. Data were collected from November of 2012 to November of 2014. For data collection, we opted for the 36-item short form health survey (SF-36) questionnaire, and a questionnaire with closed questions about health, hearing and working conditions. We evaluated a total of 78 subjects; the study group, made up of 40 tobacco farmers exposed to pesticides, and a control group of 38 participants without occupational exposure to pesticides. Both groups are residents of the same municipality, and users of the federal public health system. Results The results showed that tobacco growers had lower quality of life scores compared with the control group. Significant differences were observed in the areas of pain and general health. There were correlations between physical elements and chronic diseases; hearing complaints and a lack of personal protective equipment use, occupation and hearing complaints, as well as general health and hearing complaints. Conclusion Tobacco farming is a risky activity for general and hearing health, and it can impact the quality of life of those working in this field.

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“…Evidencia-se, entretanto, uma discrepância significativa no número de casos ao longo do período investigado: um aumento no número de casos no estado da ordem de 1.580% (15,8 vezes 12 Contudo, não se sabe o que é prescrito no Receituário, nem sobre o que é vendido oficialmente em lojas agrícolas, tão pouco o que é adquirido no comércio informal alimentado pelo contrabando, 13 de forma que as informações sobre esse controle não são confiáveis. A compra pode ser realizada por qualquer pessoa, independentemente de ser agricultor ou não, o que aumenta o número de indivíduos expostos a essa fonte de intoxicação.…”

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