کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
2589015 1561935 2007 4 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Micronucleus analysis in a Portuguese population exposed to pesticides: Preliminary survey
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم زیستی و بیوفناوری علوم محیط زیست بهداشت، سم شناسی و جهش زایی
پیش نمایش صفحه اول مقاله
Micronucleus analysis in a Portuguese population exposed to pesticides: Preliminary survey
چکیده انگلیسی

The general population is exposed in their everyday life to different chemicals namely to pesticides. Many of these compounds are capable of inducing mutations in DNA and lead to several diseases including cancer. With this study we intended to evaluate DNA damage inflicted by pesticide exposure in a population occupationally exposed to those chemicals by means of the micronucleus (MN) test. The obtained results showed a significant increase in MN frequency in occupationally exposed individuals (p<0.001) compared with the control group. Higher frequencies of MN were associated with a specific workplace (greenhouses) and the lack of protective measures (gloves) during labour activities. These results reinforce that conditions in workplace should be improved to minimize exposure to these chemicals. This study also emphasizes the need to reinforce the good practices campaigns in order to enlighten those who work with pesticides on the potential hazard of occupational exposure and the importance of using protective measures.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health - Volume 210, Issues 3–4, 22 May 2007, Pages 415–418
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