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. 2024 Jan-Mar;15(1):130-133.
doi: 10.25259/JNRP_157_2023. Epub 2024 Jan 8.

Associations between pesticide exposure with biomarkers of stroke risk factors in farmers

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Associations between pesticide exposure with biomarkers of stroke risk factors in farmers

Ismail Setyopranoto et al. J Neurosci Rural Pract. 2024 Jan-Mar.

Abstract

The extensive use of pesticides may cause acute and chronic intoxication. Therefore, this study aimed to reveal the associations between pesticide exposure and serum markers for stroke risk factors in farmers. A cross-sectional study was conducted with farmers, who used chemical pesticides in Seloprojo Village, Ngablak District, Magelang Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia. A questionnaire containing demographics, pesticide use, and aspects related to work was employed. Measurements of serum cholesterol, uric acid, glucose, cholinesterase, and fibrinogen levels were also conducted. Of the 106 subjects, 31 (29.2%) used organophosphates as chemical pesticides. There was a significant difference between organophosphate and nonorganophosphate groups in plasma fibrinogen levels. The organophosphate group had higher levels of fibrinogen (292.29 ± 67.56 mg/dL) than the non-organophosphate group (255.24 ± 38.90 mg/dL). Of the studied risk factors for stroke, there is a significant association between organophosphate exposure and increased plasma fibrinogen levels.

Keywords: Fibrinogen; Organophosphate; Pesticide exposure; Stroke risk factors.

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