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Effect of Gestational Pesticide Exposure on the Child’s Respiratory System: A Narrative Review

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  • María Isabel Ventura-Miranda

    (Department of Nursing Science, Physiotherapy and Medicine, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain)

  • Isabel María Fernández-Medina

    (Department of Nursing Science, Physiotherapy and Medicine, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain)

  • Eulalia Guillén-Romera

    (Rafael Mendez University Hospital (Lorca), 30800 Murcia, Spain)

  • Rocío Ortíz-Amo

    (Department of Psychology, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain)

  • María Dolores Ruíz-Fernández

    (Department of Nursing Science, Physiotherapy and Medicine, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain)

Abstract

Background: In recent years, concern has arisen worldwide about the potential adverse effects that could result from early-life exposure to pesticides. Asthma, bronchitis, and persistent cough in children have been linked to gestational exposure to pesticides. The respiratory effects of gestational exposure to pesticides are controversial. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between pesticide exposure in pregnant women and its effect on the respiratory system of their children. Methods: A narrative review was carried out by means of a search in the main databases. Results: Findings of studies confirmed the effects of pesticides on the child’s health. These substances cross the placenta and become transmitters of exposure to the individual at the most sensitive stage of her development. Conclusions: Chronic exposure to pesticides in fetuses is associated with chronic respiratory symptoms and disease.

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  • María Isabel Ventura-Miranda & Isabel María Fernández-Medina & Eulalia Guillén-Romera & Rocío Ortíz-Amo & María Dolores Ruíz-Fernández, 2022. "Effect of Gestational Pesticide Exposure on the Child’s Respiratory System: A Narrative Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(22), pages 1-15, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:22:p:15418-:d:979809
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    1. Hanna Maria Elonheimo & Tiina Mattila & Helle Raun Andersen & Beatrice Bocca & Flavia Ruggieri & Elsi Haverinen & Hanna Tolonen, 2022. "Environmental Substances Associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease—A Scoping Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(7), pages 1-13, March.
    2. Robyn Gilden & Erika Friedmann & Katie Holmes & Kimberly Yolton & Yingying Xu & Bruce Lanphear & Aimin Chen & Joseph Braun & Adam Spanier, 2020. "Gestational Pesticide Exposure and Child Respiratory Health," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(19), pages 1-18, September.
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