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Acute pesticide-related illnesses among working youths, 1988-1999

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  • Calvert, G.M.
  • Mehler, L.N.
  • Rosales, R.
  • Baum, L.
  • Thomsen, C.
  • Male, D.
  • Shafey, O.
  • Das, R.
  • Lackovic, M.
  • Arvizu, E.

Abstract

Objectives. The goal of this study was to describe acute occupational pesticide-related illnesses among youths and to provide prevention recommendations. Methods. Survey data from 8 states and from poison control center data were analyzed. Illness incidence rates and incidence rate ratios were calculated. Results. A total of 531 youths were identified with acute occupational pesticide-related illnesses. Insecticides were responsible for most of these illnesses (68%), most of which were of minor severity (79%). The average annual incidence rate among youths aged 15 to 17 years was 20.4 per billion hours worked, and the incidence rate ratio among youths vs adults was 1.71 (95% confidence interval = 1.53, 1.91). Conclusions. The present findings suggest the need for greater efforts to prevent acute occupational pesticide-related illnesses among adolescents.

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  • Calvert, G.M. & Mehler, L.N. & Rosales, R. & Baum, L. & Thomsen, C. & Male, D. & Shafey, O. & Das, R. & Lackovic, M. & Arvizu, E., 2003. "Acute pesticide-related illnesses among working youths, 1988-1999," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 93(4), pages 605-610.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2003:93:4:605-610_4
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