Genetic Alterations in Pesticide Exposed Bolivian Farmers: An evaluation by analysis of chromosomal aberrations and the comet assay

Genetic Alterations in Pesticide Exposed Bolivian Farmers: An evaluation by analysis of chromosomal aberrations and the comet assay

Background: Pesticides are of concern in Bolivia because of increasing use. Frequent intoxications have been demonstrated due to use of very toxic pesticides, insufficient control of distribution and sale and little knowledge among farmers of protective measures and hygienic procedures.Method: Quest...

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Main Authors: Erik Jørs, Ana Rosa Gonzáles, Maria Eugenia Ascarrunz, Noemi Tirado, Catharina Takahashi, Erika Lafuente, Raquel A Dos Santos, Natalia Bailon, Rafael Cervantes, Huici O, Jesper Bælum, Flemming Lander
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2007-01-01
Series:Biomarker Insights
Subjects:
pesticides
agriculture
chromosomal aberrations
comet assay
Bolivia
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