Pesticide Application and Khat Chewing as Predictors of the Neurological Health Outcomes among Pesticide Applicators in a Vector Control Unit, Saudi Arabia

Pesticide Application and Khat Chewing as Predictors of the Neurological Health Outcomes among Pesticide Applicators in a Vector Control Unit, Saudi Arabia

Background: Pesticide applicators are at risk of developing neurological symptoms and neurobehavioral deficits. This risk may increase if the applicator chews stimulant plants like khat. Objective: To examine the sociodemographic and exposure determinants of neurological symptoms presentation, neur...

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Main Authors: Ahmed A Ismail, Mohammed Almalki, Ahmed Agag, Yahya M Solan, Ibrahim A Bani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Health Organization 2018-01-01
Series:The International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Subjects:
Neurological manifestations
Catha
Pyrethrins
Insect Vectors
Saudi Arabia
Online Access:http://www.theijoem.com/ijoem/index.php/ijoem/article/view/1160

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