Abstract

BARRERA, Reggie E  and  CHACON M, Greicy J. Serum cholinesterase in pregnant Jose Maria Vargas Municipality: Tachira, Venezuela. 2010. Comunidad y Salud [online]. 2012, vol.10, n.1, pp.19-28. ISSN 1690-3293.

Occupational exposure to agricultural pesticides, is the subject of international discussion, and recommended clinical and toxicological evaluation in those individuals whose lifestyles, further threatening family and community. With this premise, the present investigation was to determine serum cholinesterase levels in pregnant José María Vargas Municipality, Tachira State, during the first half of 2010. We performed a descriptive, cross and a population of 74 pregnant women which was selected a convenience sample of 26 pregnant and intentional, that met inclusion criteria. The results indicated an average of 24.6 years, labor-time farming with an average of 18.9 weeks of gestation and residents in the localities: El Cobre (34.6%) and El Molino (26.9%) . Serum cholinesterase values were found to range between 6155.65 and 13996.0 U / Lt, with half 10,353.95. The 57.7% is above the normal value, which means no risk to the health of pregnant women and progeny. It showed the use and application of Penncap; Carbosulfan (Master) Mancozeb (Fungithane) Abamectin 200pm applicable by spraying manual and motor. Intervention is recommended managerial, technical and operational capacity to improve environmental and working conditions and promote the prevention, control and monitoring of health and safety at work in the communities of the Jose Maria Vargas Municipality, Tachira State.

Keywords : Serum Cholinesterase; Pesticides; Pregnant.

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