Pulmonotoxicity assessment in pesticide and insecticide applicators in the vicinity ofLahore.
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https://doi.org/10.65406/2.2/33-38/2025Abstract
UN-protective work practices followed by insecticide and pesticide applicators during application results to pesticide exposure among worker. The aim of this study is formulated to explore the pulmonary health of labor occupationally UN-protected to insecticides. In study include the health impact of sprays practices and PPE usage among labor,duration & timimg in mediating respiratory health problems, and studies investigating the link between exposure and risk of lung diseases. A cross-sectional study compared insecticide and pesticide applicators (n= 100) working in urban in the vicinity of Lahore with controls (n=50). The assessment of lung functions and questionnaire-based survey on lung health was conducted among study individuals. Results showed the symptoms for a lung disease like a cough without sputum, cough with sputum, irritation of the throat & wheezing were found to be greater (P ≤ 0.05) among insecticide applicator than controls. Pulmonary Function tests standards like. PER, FVC,FEV1/FVC & FEV were found to be remarkably decreased (P ≤ 0.05) among labor in comparison to controls. It is concluded from the study that unsafe occupational exposure to pesticides and insecticide causes lung illness, significant decreasing of lung functions.
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