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Exposure to any of the above-listed organophosphates may occur through inhalation, skin absorption, and ingestion, most commonly of food that has been treated with an OP herbicide or insecticide. Exposure to these chemicals can occur at public buildings, schools, residential areas, and in agricultural areas.
A pesticide poisoning occurs when pesticides, chemicals intended to control a pest, ... If one is regularly using carbamate and organophosphate pesticides, ...
The use of organophosphates has decreased considerably since that time, having been replaced by pyrethroids and neonicotinoids, which are effective a much lower levels. [26] Reported cases of organophosphate poisoning in the US have reduced during this period. [48] [49] Regulation in the global south can be less extensive. [50] [51]
Exposure to organophosphate pesticides in general has been increasingly associated with changes in children's cognitive, behavioral and motor performance. [54] [55] Infant girls were shown to be more susceptible to harmful effects from organophosphate insecticides than infant boys. [53]
A pathologist determined the animal's cause of death was organophosphate intoxication from phosmet, a pesticide commonly used for external parasite control in livestock.
Health effects of pesticides may be acute or delayed in those who are exposed. [1] Acute effects can include pesticide poisoning, which may be a medical emergency. [2] Strong evidence exists for other, long-term negative health outcomes from pesticide exposure including birth defects, fetal death, [3] neurodevelopmental disorder, [4] cancer, and neurologic illness including Parkinson's disease ...
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Studies have suggested that exposure to some organophosphate pesticides can result in long-term neurological problems including organophosphate-induced delayed neuropathy (weakness or paralysis as well as paresthesia in the extremities); however, reports of these symptoms following diazinon exposures are rare.