Uso inadecuado de plaguicidas y sus consecuencias en la salud de la población La Villa, Punata, Cochabamba, Bolivia, 2013

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Objectives: The aim of the study was to describe the characteristics of pesticide management in the area of the villa ( Punata ) and possible clinical manifestations presented by the settlers. Methods: Transversal descriptive, observational study was conducted , considering the entire universe as settlers in the area, taking into account a total of 50 families, splitting into two groups as sample exposed directly and indirectly exposed . Data were tabulated and analyzed using SPSS 17 program data tabulation was made in numerical scales . Data analysis included frequencies, medians, data comparison, data correlation. Results: 50 shows the total 26 families surveyed, eight straight and 18 Not Exposed to Exposed directly. 10 families did not accept being in the studio and 14 houses were abandoned. It was found that 100% of the farmers use pesticides, dosing visual calculation. 77,8% pesticides prepared in a bucket, only 27.8% used gloves to prepare. 44% of the population regards symptomatology related to pesticide use. Conclusions: In the population of the town are, symptomatic condition and lack of biosecurity and knowledge; the literature reviewed in the national and international level , epidemiological characterization found associated with lower incidences however data.The national literature is sparse regarding these data , the implementation of information dissemination in the farm population and massive further studies necessary. Share necessitating rational use of pesticides.
Objectives: The aim of the study was to describe the characteristics of pesticide management in the area of the villa ( Punata ) and possible clinical manifestations presented by the settlers. Methods: Transversal descriptive, observational study was conducted , considering the entire universe as settlers in the area, taking into account a total of 50 families, splitting into two groups as sample exposed directly and indirectly exposed . Data were tabulated and analyzed using SPSS 17 program data tabulation was made in numerical scales . Data analysis included frequencies, medians, data comparison, data correlation. Results: 50 shows the total 26 families surveyed, eight straight and 18 Not Exposed to Exposed directly. 10 families did not accept being in the studio and 14 houses were abandoned. It was found that 100% of the farmers use pesticides, dosing visual calculation. 77,8% pesticides prepared in a bucket, only 27.8% used gloves to prepare. 44% of the population regards symptomatology related to pesticide use. Conclusions: In the population of the town are, symptomatic condition and lack of biosecurity and knowledge; the literature reviewed in the national and international level , epidemiological characterization found associated with lower incidences however data.The national literature is sparse regarding these data , the implementation of information dissemination in the farm population and massive further studies necessary. Share necessitating rational use of pesticides.

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