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Neuropsychological effects of long-term exposure to organophosphates in sheep dip.

Authors :
Stephens, Richard
Spurgeon, Anne
Source :
Lancet. 5/6/1995, Vol. 345 Issue 8958, p1135. 5p. 4 Charts, 3 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Compares the neuropsychological performance of sheep farmers exposed to organophosphate-based pesticides with non-exposed quarry workers. Low performance of the farmers on sustained attention and speed of information processing tests; Vulnerability to psychiatric disorders; Association of organophosphate-based pesticides with changes in the nervous system.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736
Volume :
345
Issue :
8958
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Lancet
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9507114410
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(95)90976-1