1. Organophosphate
Insecticides
70%
Prevalence in the United States
Million
Pounds
of organophosphate
insecticides are used
each year
of all insecticides are
organophosphates
(OPs)
different
organophosphate
insecticides are
approved by the
U.S. EPA for
agricultural use.
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How It Works
Fertility
Liver Function
Neurological Function
Decreased Memory,
Cognition, & Motor Skills;
Effects Emotions
& Senses
OPs are toxic to both
insects and humans. In
pests, they cause death.
In humans, they can
cause acute and chronic
toxicity.
Abnormal Glucose
Metabolism
Sex Hormone
Imbalance;
Oxidative Damage to
Sperm and Eggs
Symptoms
It is extremely important
to seek medical attention
if these symptoms
appear after exposure.
Tremors
Anxiety
Headaches
GeneralWeakness
Fatigue
MuscleCramps
Paralysis
BlurredVision
"Acute" means
symptoms appear
within 24 hours
that are
most commonly
associated with AcuteToxicity.
Protect Yourself
Vitamin C is an
antioxidant in
oranges
Almonds have
vitamin E, an
antioxidant
OP poisoning can
occur by ingestion,
inhalation, or contact
with skin
Wear
Protective
Clothing
Eat
Antioxidants
Daily
Created by
Carly Gehler, Emily Roderick, and Kat Egleston.
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1. http://www.cdc.gov/biomonitoring/OP-DPM_BiomonitoringSummary.html
2. http://www2.epa.gov/pesticide-worker-safety/how-epa-protects-workers-pesticide-risk
3. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/167726-clinical
4. Hundekari I, Suryakar A, Rathi D. Acute organo-phosphorus pesticide poisoning in North
Karnataka, India: oxidative damage, haemoglobin level and total leukocyte. Af Hlth Sci.
2013;13(1). doi:10.4314/ahs.v13i1.18.
Sources:
For more information:
1. CDC-http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/hsb/chemicals/default.htm
2. OSHA-https://www.osha.gov/dsg/topics/agriculturaloperations/hazards_controls.html