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  • Environmental Health
  • Sociology of Health
  • Agricultural Science

Background:

  • Pesticide use has escalated in Latin America, increasing human exposure and sparking debate on associated health risks in rural settings.
  • Understanding local perceptions of pesticide risks is crucial for effective public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze local perceptions and discourses surrounding pesticide health risks in Guichón, an agro-city in Uruguay.
  • To identify the different viewpoints and tensions regarding the impact of pesticides on health and the environment.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted 16 semi-structured interviews with diverse local stakeholders (agricultural, health, educational, social).
  • Performed site observations of pesticide use activities in Guichón.
  • Analyzed local discourses to understand perceptions of pesticide risks.

Main Results:

  • Identified two contrasting discourses: one minimizing pesticide risks and evading responsibility, and another from a health-environmental perspective focusing on diseases and ecological impacts.
  • The health-environmental discourse primarily utilized complaints and highlighted concerns about diseases and fauna loss.

Conclusions:

  • Promoting preventive practices in workplaces is essential.
  • Enhanced municipal control over pesticide use is necessary.
  • Involving community-based actors in analyzing pesticide health risks is vital for informed decision-making.