<b>Evaluation of toxicity risks in farmers exposed to pesticides in an agricultural community in Concórdia, Santa Catarina State, Brazil</b> - doi: 10.4025/actascihealthsci.v35i1.11227

There has been an increase during recent years in the use of pesticides in agricultural activities to improve productivity, reduce labor costs and increase profits. On the other hand, the use of pesticides in excess or without adequate biosafety practices could lead to serious harm to human health....

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Main Authors: Alexandre Meneghello Fuentefria, Luís Flávio Souza Oliveira, Mário Lettieri Teixeira, Daniele Detófano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Estadual de Maringá 2013-03-01
Series:Acta Scientiarum. Health Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.periodicos.uem.br/ojs/index.php/ActaSciHealthSci/article/view/11227