HSC 4201 Chapter Notes - Chapter 16: Hiv, Hepatitis B Virus, Pesticide Poisoning
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Other types of work-related illnesses and disorders are those that arise from poisonings and infections. Including lead: toxic gases, organic solvents, pesticides, other substances. Pesticides : when used properly, offer benefits to society: Combating insect infestations: also present a health risk, especially for agricultural workers. 1. 1 billion pounds of pesticide active ingredients are used annually in the us. Each year 10,000 to 20,000 physician-diagnosed pesticide poisoning occur among the approximately 2 million agricultural workers: during 1998 through 2005, 3,271 cases of acute pesticide-related occupational illness were identified in the us. The vast majority of these cases (71%) occurred in farm workers. Insecticides are responsible for the highest percentage of occupational poisoning cases (49%) Health care workers are at risk if they are exposed to blood or bodily fluids of patients or coworkers. The major route of exposure to these agents (82% of cases) is percutaneous exposure. Via contaminated sharp instruments such as needles and scalpels.
