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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17390899 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Commercial and residential use of pesticides is common in El Paso, Texas, especially in agricultural areas. Recently, concerns have arisen about the type of pesticides used by residents because of the ease with which methyl parathion can be obtained from the neighboring border city of Juarez in Chihuahua, Mexico. Survey data were collected regarding residents' perceptions about pesticide safety and use of pesticides, and their preferred source of health information. The authors assessed the number of respondents who were using the illegal pesticide methyl parathion, known locally as polvo de avion (airplane dust) as well as their beliefs concerning the safety and efficacy of pesticides. The study found that 88.7 percent (133 of 150) used some type of pesticide, and of these, 9.8 percent (13 of 133) reported using methyl parathion. Biological/environmental testing would be useful to assess use of methyl parathion and to determine the types of pesticides used by local farmers. |
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Authors:
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Jeremy Saller; Priscilla Reyes; Pedro A Maldonado; Shawn G Gibbs; Theresa L Byrd |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of environmental health Volume: 69 ISSN: 0022-0892 ISO Abbreviation: J Environ Health Publication Date: 2007 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-03-29 Completed Date: 2007-05-10 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0405525 Medline TA: J Environ Health Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 27-31, 56 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Texas, Health Science Center, School of Public Health, El Paso, TX 79902, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Agriculture* Child Data Collection Environmental Exposure / analysis* Female Housing* Humans Interviews as Topic Male Methyl Parathion Pesticides* Texas |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Pesticides; 298-00-0/Methyl Parathion |
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