“…Work related injury is comparatively more among floriculturist than vegetable farmers which can be explained with the type of plant they are growing which in this case is rose. (Lu, 2011) The prevalence of use of personal protective equipment was very low in our study. Similar findings are seen in a study done to assess the pattern of personal protective equipment for safe use of pesticides among agricultural workers in India.…”
Section: Spraying and Personal Protective Equipment Usagecontrasting
Floriculture is one of the expanding agricultural operations in India. Workers involved in this occupation suffer from high rates of occupation-related health hazards. To identify the morbidity profile of floriculture workers and the factors associated with these morbidities in areas under Sarjapur and Anugon denahalli Primary Health Centres in rural Bangalore. This cross-sectional study was undertaken between May and July 2014. A semi-structured questionnaire was administered to capture the socio-demographic status, occupation, pesticide exposure and morbidity status. Workers in the age group of 18 to 60 years with previous 3months of work experience were included in the study by convenience sampling. A total of 128 workers were interviewed and most of them were cultivating rose (75.2%) and rest of them were (24.8%) cultivating marigold. Most common health problems are musculoskeletal pain (46%), headache (38%), gastritis (21.7%), upper respiratory tract infections (14.72%) and allergic conjunctivitis (10.1%). Only 7.8% of people wear indigenously modified personal protective equipment (PPE) while working. Work-related stress was present in only 3.1% workers. There was significant association between back pain and posture of the workers. Gender, education, income, duration of working hours and flower category were the factors which were found to be significantly associated with personal protective equipment usage. The floriculture workers suffer occupational health hazards. These risks and morbidities among the workers were found to be significantly associated with poor posture while working and inadequate use of PPEs. Larger studies should be conducted in future in exploring the magnitude of the problem, which should also identify the measures to improve the health status of the floriculture workers. Improving the general health awareness of this occupational group will be essential for their well being.
“…Work related injury is comparatively more among floriculturist than vegetable farmers which can be explained with the type of plant they are growing which in this case is rose. (Lu, 2011) The prevalence of use of personal protective equipment was very low in our study. Similar findings are seen in a study done to assess the pattern of personal protective equipment for safe use of pesticides among agricultural workers in India.…”
Section: Spraying and Personal Protective Equipment Usagecontrasting
Floriculture is one of the expanding agricultural operations in India. Workers involved in this occupation suffer from high rates of occupation-related health hazards. To identify the morbidity profile of floriculture workers and the factors associated with these morbidities in areas under Sarjapur and Anugon denahalli Primary Health Centres in rural Bangalore. This cross-sectional study was undertaken between May and July 2014. A semi-structured questionnaire was administered to capture the socio-demographic status, occupation, pesticide exposure and morbidity status. Workers in the age group of 18 to 60 years with previous 3months of work experience were included in the study by convenience sampling. A total of 128 workers were interviewed and most of them were cultivating rose (75.2%) and rest of them were (24.8%) cultivating marigold. Most common health problems are musculoskeletal pain (46%), headache (38%), gastritis (21.7%), upper respiratory tract infections (14.72%) and allergic conjunctivitis (10.1%). Only 7.8% of people wear indigenously modified personal protective equipment (PPE) while working. Work-related stress was present in only 3.1% workers. There was significant association between back pain and posture of the workers. Gender, education, income, duration of working hours and flower category were the factors which were found to be significantly associated with personal protective equipment usage. The floriculture workers suffer occupational health hazards. These risks and morbidities among the workers were found to be significantly associated with poor posture while working and inadequate use of PPEs. Larger studies should be conducted in future in exploring the magnitude of the problem, which should also identify the measures to improve the health status of the floriculture workers. Improving the general health awareness of this occupational group will be essential for their well being.
“…Figure 4 Figure 4 Concentration of pesticide residues (mg/kg × 0.01) in soils, vegetables, fruits, and widely used grains 10 , 11 , 12 ) . shows the prevalence of pesticide residues in soil, fruits, vegetables and widely used grains.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Lu also reported that soil contamination with organochlorine pesticides such as endosulfan has aroused worldwide concerns considering their high toxicities and long-term persistence. Another study of Lu reported that vegetables, primarily those that are from Benguet were detected for the presence of pesticide residues 10 ) . Pesticide residue in the vegetable samples was found in 16.67% of the total samples submitted.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“… Concentration of pesticide residues (mg/kg × 0.01) in soils, vegetables, fruits, and widely used grains 10 , 11 , 12 ) . …”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The study of Lu showed pesticide residues in crops, soil and water samples in Benguet 3 , 10 ) . Similarly, the study of Rola showed that farmer’s practice with respect to frequency of insecticide application on their crops was somewhat alarming 12 ) .…”
The objective of study is to provide an analysis of data trends on the type of pesticide
used, exposure factors, and the pesticide-related concerns among the farmers from 2005 to
2010 in one of the largest vegetable producing areas in the Philippines. This is to
determine and analyze changes that have occurred for the last five years in order to
provide necessary basis in promoting safe usage of pesticides. It is shown in the studies
that the most commonly used type of pesticide was Tamaron (methamidophos) which is an
organophosphate. The top five pesticide-related symptoms confirm findings in other
studies. The risk factors to pesticide exposure were also identified in the reviewed
studies such as improper mixing and loading of pesticides, and re-entering previously
sprayed area. Pesticide residues were also found in vegetables, soil and water samples.
This points to environmental contamination due to pesticide. It is suggested that
government agencies implement programs on monitoring, surveillance, information
dissemination, and training on proper use of pesticides, and seek alternative farming such
as organically grown vegetables, or use of integrated pest management as well as good
agricultural practices.
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