Search for dissertations about: "exposure to pesticide"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 26 swedish dissertations containing the words exposure to pesticide.
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1. Biomarkers of exposure to pesticides in humans
Abstract : Almost every human is exposed to pesticides, in work environments, by domestic use and via diet, drinking water and personal products. Current research expresses concern that low dose exposure over time can lead to adverse health effects. READ MORE
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2. Dermal exposure determinants : a pesticide exposure assessment approach for developing countries
Abstract : Background: We know little about the levels of exposure to pesticide in subsistence farmers mainly because of lack of easy to use and low cost pesticide exposure assessment methods. Aim: This thesis aimed to develop a semi-quantitative approach to assess dermal exposure to pesticides relevant for conditions in developing countries. READ MORE
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3. Population Exposure to Organic Contaminants and Human Biomonitoring
Abstract : We are surrounded by various chemicals, both naturally occurring and synthetically produced. Some, but not all, chemicals can be hazardous for human health following exposure, especially for vulnerable population groups including children, adolescents, and pregnant women. READ MORE
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4. Dermal exposure to pesticides in Nicaragua : a qualitative and quantitative approach
Abstract : Background: Pesticide use continues to be a serious public health problem in developing countries, despite decades of safe pesticide use strategies. In Nicaragua, organophosphate insecticides, in particular chlorpyrifos and methamidophos are responsible for about half of the acute pesticide poisonings. READ MORE
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5. Occupational exposure to pesticides and risk of leukemia among offspring in Costa Rica
Abstract : Background: Leukemias are the most common childhood cancers, accounting for 25-35% of the incidence of all childhood cancer in most populations. In early reports on cancer, Costa Rica ranks among the highest incidence of childhood leukemia in the world. READ MORE