Risk Factors of Pesticide Poisoning and Pesticide Users' Cholinesterase Levels in Cotton Production Areas: Glazoué and Savè Townships, in Central Republic of Benin

• Main Authors: Hinson Antoine Vikkey (Author), Dossou Fidel (Author), Yehouenou Pazou Elisabeth (Author), Hountikpo Hilaire (Author), Lawin Hervé (Author), Aguèmon Badirou (Author), Koudafoke Alain (Author), Houngbégnon Parfait (Author), Gounongbé Fabien (Author), Fayomi Benjamin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2017-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objective: To assess the degree of poisoning in farmers using the erythrocyte acetylcholinesterase (AChE) test before and after the exposure to pesticides in townships in central Benin (Glazoué and Savè) and to identify the associated risk factors. Methods: Using a cross-sectional study design, we...