The effect of pesticide exposure on cardiovascular system: a systematic review

Wahab, Azizah; Hod, Rozita; Omar, Nurnajayati

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20151542

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“…For example, agricultural projects which focus on increasing agricultural output and income via tobacco crops could unintentionally increase tobacco usage [ 45 ]. Exposure to residues from agricultural pesticides through agricultural work has also been found to increase the risk of CVD [ 46 ]. Agricultural interventions could therefore place participants at a higher risk of NCDs despite increasing their vegetable intake.…”

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The impact of poverty reduction and development interventions on non-communicable diseases and their behavioural risk factors in low and lower-middle income countries: A systematic review

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IntroductionNon-communicable diseases (NCDs) disproportionately affect low- and lower-middle income countries (LLMICs) where 80% of global NCD related deaths occur. LLMICs are the primary focus of interventions to address development and poverty indicators. We aimed to synthesise the evidence of these interventions' impact on the four primary NCDs (cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease and cancer) and their common behavioural risk factors (unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, tobacco and alcohol use).MethodsWe systematically searched four online databases (Medline, Embase, Web of Science and Global Health) for primary research conducted in LLMICS, published between January 1st 1990 and February 15th 2016. Studies involved development or poverty interventions which reported on outcomes relating to NCDs. We extracted summary level data on study design, population, health outcomes and potential confounders.ResultsFrom 6383 search results, 29 studies from 24 LLMICs published between 1999 and 2015 met our inclusion criteria. The quality of included studies was limited and heterogeneity of outcome measures required narrative synthesis. One study measured impact on NCD prevalence, one physical activity and 27 dietary components. The majority of papers (23), involved agricultural interventions. Primary outcome measures tended to focus on undernutrition. Intensive agricultural interventions were associated with improved calorie, vitamin, fruit and vegetable intake. However, positive impacts were reliant on participant's land ownership, infection status and limited in generalisability. Just three studies measured adult obesity; two indicated increased income and consequential food affordability had the potential to increase obesity. Overall, there was poor alignment between included studies outcome measures and the key policy options and objectives of the Global Action Plan on NCDs.ConclusionsThough many interventions addressing poverty and development have great potential to impact on NCD prevalence and risk, most fail to measure or report these outcomes. Current evidence is limited to behavioural risk factors, namely diet and suggests a positive impact of agricultural-based food security programmes on dietary indicators. However, studies investigating the impact of improved income on obesity tend to show an increased risk. Embedding NCD impact evaluation into development programmes is crucial in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals and the rapid epidemiological transitions facing LLMICs.

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The impact of poverty reduction and development interventions on non-communicable diseases and their behavioural risk factors in low and lower-middle income countries: A systematic review

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“…They are used in schools, homes, offices, parks, public lands, agriculture, wood lots, and so on [1,2]. They are widely used for (1) agricultural, (2) municipal, (3) home, (4), and medical purposes in the world [3]. They can be found in our soil, water, air, food, and even in breast milk [1,2].…”

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Toxic Effects of Pesticides on Humans, Plants, Animals, Pollinators and Beneficial Organisms

Hashimi

Ryan

2020

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Pesticides are a hidden threat to humans, animals, insects, as well as to all ecosystems. They control pests and play an important role in crop productivity and prevent vector borne-diseases in humans, but they also extremely pollute our surroundings. These toxic substances are found in soil, water, air, plants, food and feed. Their residues enter plants and animal products and accumulate in humans and animals by the food chain. They endanger our lives and put down our health, as well as demolish beneficial organisms in the environment. This paper expresses a piece of information that has been obtained from reviewing academic papers, books and other sources. People take these toxic chemicals from water, air, and agricultural products, as well as their surroundings. They are stored in humans and animals’ tissues or excreted by different routes, but their adverse effects have no end. Brain, kidneys, skin, gastrointestinal, liver, lungs, spleen and every organ of humans are suppressed by them. They cause various diseases, cancers, mutations, as well as lead to death. These chemicals destroy honeybees’ colonies and decrease pollinator’s populations. Additionally, birds, wildlife and soil organisms are extremely suppressed by the heavy application of pesticides. They damage human beings, animals, pollinators, honeybees, and soil microorganisms. Increasing the application of pesticides decreases the population of pollinators, honeybees, and other beneficial organisms, as well as impacts human health. If these living organisms are diminished, our lives are threatened by food shortage, a collapsed economy, and increased food and feed demand, therefore new crises including famine and diseases put down our prosperity. All pesticides should be used cautiously and need to develop a new type of pesticides that do not harm seriously our environment.

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“…With the recently growing concern and interest for environmental chemicals, pesticide exposure is emerging as a risk factor for atherosclerosis [4,5]. Although pesticide exposure has been linked with cardiovascular diseases [6,7] and serum levels of organochlorine (OC) pesticides are associated with several forms of atherosclerosis [8,9], the association between pesticide exposure and atherosclerosis is unclear.…”

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Increased risk of atherosclerosis associated with pesticide exposure in rural areas in Korea

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Atherosclerosis is a progressive inflammation in systemic vessels, and pesticide exposure has been emerging as its risk factor. This cross-sectional study investigated the association between pesticide exposure and the risk of atherosclerosis in a rural population in Korea using carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT). This study used dataset from the baseline survey of the Korea Farmers Cohort Study between November 2005 and January 2008, and the final analysis included 477 participants. Well-structured questionnaires were used to estimate pesticide exposure. CIMT � 0.9 mm was established for carotid atherosclerosis. Multiple logistic regression analyses were undertaken to evaluate the association between pesticide exposure and atherosclerosis, adjusting demographic and health-related confounders. Even after adjustments, the increased risk of atherosclerosis was significantly associated with pesticide exposure, such as a lifetime history of farming (odds ratio [OR] 3.25 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.51-6.98), a history of using pesticide (OR 3.42 95% CI 1.63-7.16), using pesticide 10 times or more annually (OR 2.55 95% CI 1.21-5.39), and higher cumulative exposure index level (OR 3.63 95% CI 1.65-7.97). Further prospective studies are required to elucidate effects of pesticide exposure on the risk of atherosclerosis.

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The effect of pesticide exposure on cardiovascular system: a systematic review

Cited by 26 publications

References 20 publications

The impact of poverty reduction and development interventions on non-communicable diseases and their behavioural risk factors in low and lower-middle income countries: A systematic review

The impact of poverty reduction and development interventions on non-communicable diseases and their behavioural risk factors in low and lower-middle income countries: A systematic review

Toxic Effects of Pesticides on Humans, Plants, Animals, Pollinators and Beneficial Organisms

Increased risk of atherosclerosis associated with pesticide exposure in rural areas in Korea

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