Estimating lifetime pesticide exposure and neurobehavioral performance among mosquito control workers in Malaysia

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Estimating lifetime pesticide exposure and neurobehavioral performance among mosquito control workers in Malaysia

Use of pesticides has been linked to neurobehavioral deficits among exposed workers. Organophosphate and pyrethroid pesticides are commonly used to control mosquito-borne diseases in Malaysia with a comprehensive spraying programme operated since the 1950s. This project aims to estimate workers’ lif...

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Main Authors:	Yusof, Muhammad Zubir, Semple, Sean, Cherrie, John W., Samsuddin, Niza
Format:	Proceeding Paper
Language:	English
Published:	2015
Subjects:	RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/59889/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/59889/1/Abstract.pdf

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