Intoxicación ocupacional aguda por plaguicidas organofosforados en agricultores bananeros del cantón El Carmen

Abstract

Objective: To measure the association between the prevalence of acute poisoning in banana farmers in the Cantón El Carmen and exposure to organophosphate pesticides. Method: It is a descriptive cross-sectional study based on a sample of 25 farmers exposed to organophosphate pesticides. Individual and occupational risk factors and serum cholinesterase levels will be identified. Measures of association will be used to estimate the correlation between these factors. Results: This study will show the characteristics and risk situations derived from the use of organophosphate pesticides in banana farmers. The association between pesticide exposure and serum cholinesterase levels will be estimated. They are expected to find that the prevalence of acute poisonings is higher in farmers exposed to organophosphate pesticides. Implications: This research will provide useful evidence for the development and implementation of national health surveillance plans. It will serve as a basis for future studies in the field that promote good practices in occupational health and safety.