Cytogenetic effects from exposure to mixed pesticides and the influence from genetic susceptibility

Authors :: Au, William W.
Sierra-Torres, Carlos H.
Cajas-Salazar, Nohelia
Shipp, Bryan K.
Legator, Marvin S.
Source :: Environmental Health Perspectives. June, 1999, Vol. 107 Issue 6, p501, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 1999
Abstract: Researchers discover that Costa Rican banana farmers' constant exposure to pesticides have led to an increase in chromosome abnormalities. Gene susceptibility to certain mixed pesticides, and the overall negative health effects of pesticides on genes are examined.

Subjects :: Pesticides -- Health aspects
Human cytogenetics -- Research
Farmers -- Health aspects
Genetic screening -- Usage

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