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Author: search.filters.author.Abad Defaz, Jenifer AlexandraStart date: 2020

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    LA EXPOSICIÓN A ORGANOFOSFORADOS Y CARBAMATOS EN AGRICULTORES DEL CANTÓN PALORA
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Laboratorio Clínico, 2024-08-05) Abad Defaz, Jenifer Alexandra; Valenzuela Sánchez, Gabiela Paola
    Exposure to organophosphates and carbamates raises concerns about potent ia l negative health effects for agricultural workers. When analyzing the serum cholinesterase enzyme and the transaminases aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT), variation in factors associated with enzyme deterioration could be found. The objective of the research was to evaluate risk factors, poisoning and possible liver damage due to exposure to organophosphates and carbamates in farmers in the canton of Palora. This study had a longitudin a l, observational, prospective and prolective approach. The sample was selected in a nonprobabilistic way using inclusion and exclusion criteria, for this study 30 agricult u ra l workers between 22 and 35 years of age from the canton of Palora were include d. Laboratory parameters such as cholinesterase and AST and ALT were analyze d through spectrophotometry techniques. For the data analysis, statistical tests such as Pearson's correlation were included, and an ANOVA analysis of variance was also performed for both quantitative and qualitative variables. The results showed a significant increase in cholinesterase concentrations in farmers exposed to pestici d es, indicating possible health effects. It was found that the concentrations of cholinesterase and transaminases, AST, and ALT, when compared with each of the risk factors, analyzing the population environment, it was deduced that being a population that has a non-frequent and rotating exposure, a temporary intoxication is perceived, which generates negative association values and, in some cases, positive. It was concluded that exposure to organophosphates and carbamates affects the health of farmers, highlighting the importance of monitoring liver health and promoting the proper use of protective equipment.