Keywords
occupational exposure
neurobehavioral manifestations
peripheral nervous system diseases
chemically – induceddisorders toxicity
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Objective: To evaluate the sensory and neuromotor performance of agricultural workers exposed to pesticides in the town of Sumapaz
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional analytical studywith 75 agricultural workers exposed to pesticides was performed. During 2013 a questionnaire that looked into the history ofpesticide exposure and neurological assessment tests were applied. Indicator prevalence odds ratio was used in the analysis. Results: There were statistically significant differences between workers with higher dermal exposure and alterations in tactilesensitivity. Failure to use protective elements such as hat, increases alterations in sensitivity to heat and pain. There is anassociation between workers who are not protected hands withalterations in the oculomotor tracking. Discussion and Conclusions: Statistical associations were found between qualitativeindicators of exposure to pesticides that have shown neurological effects in other studies and the occurrence of these effectson farm workers. Elements that contribute to building publicpolicies to reduce occupational and environmental exposure topesticides were identified
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