Exposure of tobacco farmers to pesticides

Brazil has become the largest consumer of pesticides in the world, accounting for 86% of these products in the Latin American market. Tobacco is one of the crops that uses pesticides on a large scale to increase its quality and productivity. Exposure to pesticides without the necessary care and over the long term can cause acute or chronic poisoning, triggering a series of illnesses. In this respect, the identification of biomarkers that may indicate a potential physiological impairment of the organism and preventive measures are extremely important for the health of rural workers exposed to these substances.

Author: Karol Fireman

Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing

Publication Date: Jun 24, 2024

Number of Pages: 88 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 6207703685

ISBN-13: 9786207703685