The situation of chlorpyrifos in Mexico: a case study in environmental samples and aquatic organisms

Ruíz-Arias, Miguel Alfonso; Medina-Díaz, Irma Martha; Bernal-Hernández, Yael Yvette; Barrón-Vivanco, Briscia Socorro; González-Arias, Cyndia Azucena; Romero-Bañuelos, Carlos Alberto; Verdín-Betancourt, Francisco Alberto; Herrera-Moreno, José Francisco; Ponce-Vélez, Guadalupe; Gaspar-Ramírez, Octavio; Bastidas-Bastidas, Pedro de Jesús; González, Fernando Bejarano; Rojas-García, Aurora Elizabeth

doi:10.1007/s10653-023-01618-4

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“…Environmental pollution leads to an increase in respiratory infections, with associated costs and premature deaths in chronic patients and children [30,31]. Pesticides have been quantified in different parts of Mexico, which constitutes an environmental problem since they are present in soil, water, and aquatic fauna [32]. Organophosphate pesticides (chlorpyrifos and malathion) used by producers in the study areas have been associated with chronic bronchitis and lung cancer [33,34].…”

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Infectious Diseases Associated with Exposure to Pollutants in a Local Population from Mexico

Mauricio-Gutiérrez,

Romero-Arenas,

Tamariz-Flores

et al. 2023

Applied Sciences

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Agriculture is one of the primary activities in the municipality of Acatzingo, Puebla, Mexico. Agricultural fields are affected by the indiscriminate use of pesticides and hydrocarbon spills, which expose inhabitants to the development of infectious diseases. In the present study, we assessed the likelihood of developing infectious diseases associated with environmental contamination (pesticides and hydrocarbons) in various areas of the municipality of Acatzingo, Puebla, Mexico. A questionnaire was applied to 425 people in four areas of two locations divided according to exposure to hydrocarbons and pesticides. We conducted a binomial analysis using a binary logistic regression model, and the odds ratio (OR) was calculated at p ≤ 0.05. The development of infectious diseases is significantly associated with the geographical zone (p = 0.001). The population of Acatzingo de Hidalgo had a higher predicted probability (54.8%) of developing infections. Zone 3, which is exposed to hydrocarbons, had twice the probability of contracting infections (OR = 1.833, p = 0.093). Factors such as tobacco or alcohol consumption, gender, and age did not influence the development of infectious diseases. However, minors, businesspeople, and individuals with chronic degenerative diseases were more likely to contract infectious diseases. Therefore, it is crucial to implement control and regulation in managing pesticides and hydrocarbon spills to mitigate environmental contamination and the associated risks to human health.

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