Pesticide Exposure and Self Reported Home Hygiene: Practices in Agricultural Families

McCauley, Linda; Michaels, Sarah; Rothlein, Joan E.; Muñiz, Juan; Lasarev, Michael; Ebbert, Carin

doi:10.1177/216507990305100304

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“…Evidence of take-home exposures from agricultural workers has been observed for pesticides measured in carpet dust, in vehicle dust, and on shoes or clothing (Bradman et al 2007; Curl et al 2002; Curwin et al 2005; Harnly et al 2009; McCauley et al 2003). Levels of chlorpyrifos in homes treated for fleas and ticks and levels of diazinon and phosmet in homes with exterior professional treatment during the previous 12 months were higher than concentrations in homes that did not report these treatments.…”

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Determinants of Agricultural Pesticide Concentrations in Carpet Dust

Gunier

Ward

Airola

et al. 2011

Environ Health Perspect

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105

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Background: Residential proximity to agricultural pesticide applications has been used as a surrogate for exposure in epidemiologic studies, although little is known about the relationship with levels of pesticides in homes.Objective: We identified determinants of concentrations of agricultural pesticides in dust.Methods: We collected samples of carpet dust and mapped crops within 1,250 m of 89 residences in California. We measured concentrations of seven pesticides used extensively in agriculture (carbaryl, chlorpyrifos, chlorthal-dimethyl, diazinon, iprodione, phosmet, and simazine). We estimated use of agricultural pesticides near residences from a statewide database alone and by linking the database with crop maps. We calculated the density of pesticide use within 500 and 1,250 m of residences for 180, 365, and 730 days before collection of dust and evaluated relationships between agricultural pesticide use estimates and pesticide concentrations in carpet dust.Results: For five of the seven pesticides evaluated, residences with use of agricultural pesticides within 1,250 m during the previous 365 days had significantly higher concentrations of pesticides than did residences with no nearby use. The highest correlation with concentrations of pesticides was generally for use reported within 1,250 m of the residence and 730 days before sample collection. Regression models that also accounted for occupational and home use of pesticides explained only a modest amount of the variability in pesticide concentrations (4–28%).Conclusions: Agricultural pesticide use near residences was a significant determinant of concentrations of pesticides in carpet dust for five of seven pesticides evaluated.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Determinants of Agricultural Pesticide Concentrations in Carpet Dust

Gunier

Ward

Airola

et al. 2011

Environ Health Perspect

122

105

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“…Children from agricultural families and those living in close proximity to farms are exposed to higher levels of pesticides than those without these attributes. [12][13][14][15][16][17] Exposure sources include paraoccupational exposure from direct contact with persons doing farmwork, such as parents or household members. Residential and environmental exposures from pesticide applications and from pesticide drift contribute to cumulative doses of toxic exposure.…”

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confidence: 99%

Unique Agricultural Safety and Health Issues of Migrant and Immigrant Children

McLaurin

Liebman²

2012

Journal of Agromedicine

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Immigrant and migrant youth who live and work in agricultural settings experience unique agricultural safety and health issues. Mobility, poverty, cultural differences, immigration status, language, education, housing, food security, regulatory standards and enforcement, and access to childcare and health care influence exposure risk and the well-being of this population. Approximately 10% of the migrant agricultural labor force is composed of unaccompanied minors, whose safety and health is further compounded by lack of social supports and additional stresses associated with economic independence. This paper examines the current demographic and health data, regulatory protections, and programs and practices addressing safety and health in this sector of youth in agriculture. Gaps in knowledge and practice are identified, with emphasis on data collection and regulatory limitations. Best practices in programs addressing the special needs of this population are highlighted. Recommendations identify seven priority areas for impact to promote transformative change in the agricultural health and safety concerns of unaccompanied minors and children of immigrant, migrant and seasonal farmworkers. This framework may be used to examine similar needs in other identified subpopulations of children as they merit attention, whether now or in the future.

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“…We have used our pesticide knowledge test for more than a decade to measure knowledge among Spanish-speaking farmworkers 16,29 . This is the first time that we have used the instrument with farmworkers employed in the nursery industry.…”

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confidence: 99%

Oregon Indigenous Farmworkers

McCauley¹,

Runkle²,

Samples³

et al. 2013

Journal of Occupational &Amp; Environmental Medicine

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Objectives Examine changes in health beliefs, pesticide safety knowledge, and biomarkers of pesticide exposure in indigenous farmworker who received enhanced pesticide safety training compared to those receiving the standard training. Methods Farmworkers in Oregon were randomly assigned to either a promotores pesticide safety training program or a standard video-based training. Spot urine samples were analyzed for dialkylphosphate (DAP) urinary metabolites. Pre/post intervention questionnaires were used to measure pesticide safety knowledge, health beliefs and work practices. Results Baseline to follow-up improvements in total pesticide knowledge scores were higher in the promotor group compared to the video. Pairwise differences in mean concentrations of DAP metabolite levels showed declines from baseline to follow-up for both intervention groups. Conclusions Results showed reductions in pesticide exposure in indigenous-language speaking farmworkers who receive enhanced pesticide safety training.

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Pesticide Exposure and Self Reported Home Hygiene: Practices in Agricultural Families

Cited by 44 publications

References 25 publications

Determinants of Agricultural Pesticide Concentrations in Carpet Dust

Determinants of Agricultural Pesticide Concentrations in Carpet Dust

Unique Agricultural Safety and Health Issues of Migrant and Immigrant Children

Oregon Indigenous Farmworkers

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