[Acute pesticide poisoning]

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  • 1Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital General O'Horán, Mérida, Yucatán, México.

Salud Publica De Mexico
|April 1, 2000
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Acute pesticide poisoning (APP) disproportionately affected males from rural areas in Merida, Mexico. Most cases involved intentional self-poisoning with organophosphate pesticides, highlighting a significant public health concern.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Toxicology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Pesticide poisoning is a significant global health issue, particularly in agricultural regions.
  • Understanding the epidemiology of acute pesticide poisoning (APP) is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • Merida, Yucatan, Mexico, presents a specific demographic and environmental context for APP studies.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the epidemiological patterns of acute pesticide poisoning (APP) in a general hospital in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico.
  • To identify demographic, etiological, and outcome-related characteristics of APP patients.
  • To provide data for public health strategies aimed at reducing pesticide-related morbidity and mortality.

Summary:

  • A study of 33 patients aged 13+ with APP from 1994-1998 in Merida, Mexico.
  • Males (82%) from rural areas (60%) were predominantly affected, with a mean age of 34 years.
  • Pesticides were used for suicide in 79% of cases, with organophosphates being common (33%). The mortality rate was 12%.

Impact:

  • Findings suggest APP in agricultural settings may be underestimated compared to the general population.
  • The study highlights the role of pesticide use in intentional self-harm among indigent populations.
  • Results underscore the need for improved pesticide safety measures and mental health support in rural communities.

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