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Neuropsychiatric Disorders in Farmers Associated with Organophosphorus Pesticide Exposure in a Rural Village of Northwest México

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  • Aracely Serrano-Medina

    (Facultad de Medicina y Psicología, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Calzada Universidad 14418, Parque Industrial Internacional, Tijuana 22300, Mexico)

  • Angel Ugalde-Lizárraga

    (Facultad de Medicina y Psicología, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Calzada Universidad 14418, Parque Industrial Internacional, Tijuana 22300, Mexico)

  • Michelle Stephanie Bojorquez-Cuevas

    (Facultad de Ciencias Químicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Calzada Universidad 14418, Parque Industrial Internacional, Tijuana 22300, Mexico)

  • Jatniel Garnica-Ruiz

    (Facultad de Medicina y Psicología, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Calzada Universidad 14418, Parque Industrial Internacional, Tijuana 22300, Mexico)

  • Martín Alexis González-Corral

    (Facultad de Medicina y Psicología, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Calzada Universidad 14418, Parque Industrial Internacional, Tijuana 22300, Mexico)

  • Arnold García-Ledezma

    (Facultad de Medicina y Psicología, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Calzada Universidad 14418, Parque Industrial Internacional, Tijuana 22300, Mexico)

  • Gisela Pineda-García

    (Facultad de Medicina y Psicología, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Calzada Universidad 14418, Parque Industrial Internacional, Tijuana 22300, Mexico)

  • José Manuel Cornejo-Bravo

    (Facultad de Ciencias Químicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Calzada Universidad 14418, Parque Industrial Internacional, Tijuana 22300, Mexico)

Abstract

This study aims to determine the degree of acetylcholinesterase inhibition and neurological symptoms for each of the psychiatric disorders diagnosed in the farm workers of a rural population in the state of Baja California, Mexico. We conducted a cross-sectional study on 140 agricultural workers (exposed participants). The study was run using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview Diagnostic Test (MINI), a pre-established questionnaire to diagnose the mental state of each agricultural worker. Analysis of enzymatic activity was carried out using the modified Ellman method. The results showed that, among agricultural workers with slightly inhibited enzymatic activity, 25% met the criteria for the diagnosis of major depression with suicidal attitudes, 23.9% with inhibited enzymatic activity showed generalized anxiety, 23.5% showed combined depression–anxiety, and 22% met the criteria for major depression and no psychiatric diagnosis disorder. These results suggest the need for the development of effective public-health strategies to inform farm workers about integrated pesticide management in order to prevent serious health complications.

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  • Aracely Serrano-Medina & Angel Ugalde-Lizárraga & Michelle Stephanie Bojorquez-Cuevas & Jatniel Garnica-Ruiz & Martín Alexis González-Corral & Arnold García-Ledezma & Gisela Pineda-García & José Manue, 2019. "Neuropsychiatric Disorders in Farmers Associated with Organophosphorus Pesticide Exposure in a Rural Village of Northwest México," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(5), pages 1-13, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:5:p:689-:d:209205
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    1. Sahar Daghagh Yazd & Sarah Ann Wheeler & Alec Zuo, 2019. "Key Risk Factors Affecting Farmers’ Mental Health: A Systematic Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(23), pages 1-23, December.
    2. Parichat Ong-Artborirak & Waraporn Boonchieng & Yuwayong Juntarawijit & Chudchawal Juntarawijit, 2022. "Potential Effects on Mental Health Status Associated with Occupational Exposure to Pesticides among Thai Farmers," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(15), pages 1-15, August.

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