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ArticleElectronic physician2015

The impacts of pesticides on the health of farmers in Fasa, Iran.

Sajad Zare, Mehdi Behzadi, Mohsen Tarzanan, Masome Beik Mohamadi, Leila Omidi, Akbar Babaei Heydarabadi, Somayeh Kazemi

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  3. Health Status and Health Service Utilization among Vietnamese Farmers in a Mountainous Province.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019
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  4. Knowledge and Practices of Safe Use of Pesticides among a Group of Farmers in Northern Iran.The international journal of occupational and environmental medicine · 2019
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Sajad ZarePh.D. Candidate of Occupational Health Engineering, Department of Occupational Health Engineering, Faculty of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mehdi BehzadiB.Sc. of Occupational Health Engineering, Department of Occupational Health Engineering, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran.
Mohsen TarzananM.Sc. of Environmental Health Engineering, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Public Health, Yazd University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
Masome Beik MohamadiM.Sc. of Environmental Health Engineering, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Public Health, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
Leila OmidiPh.D. Candidate of Occupational Health Engineering, Department of Occupational Health Engineering, Faculty of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Akbar Babaei HeydarabadiPh.D. Candidate of Public Health, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Somayeh KazemiM.Sc. of Geography, Department of Geography, Faculty of Human Sciences, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundWith the growing global population, it is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the demands for food and energy. A major portion of the food and energy is produced via agriculture and livestock activities. The objectives of this research are to gather information regarding the demographic features of farmers, previous poisoning, and the extent of farmers' knowledge in the use of pesticides and associated hazards in different counties and villages in Fasa, a city located in the Fars province of Iran.

methodsThis cross-sectional study was carried out from March to July 2012 in the Nobandegan and Sheshdeh counties, and villages including Miandeh, Fedshkuyeh, Senan, Rahimabad, and other places in the Fasa suburban countryside. To collect data, an appropriate questionnaire was designed and implemented.

resultsA total of 200 farmers participated in the study. We found that 55% of farmers were illiterate. Approximately 86% of used pesticides were organophosphorus compounds. Around 30% of the farmers used no protective equipment while working with pesticides, and only 22% of farmers had read and understood the instructions on the pesticide containers.

conclusionGiven the toxicity and hazards of pesticides and their adverse effects on farmers' health, effective measures should be adopted to decrease the amount of pesticides used. Conducting training programs for farmers may help to reduce pesticide exposure risks.

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