IMPACT OF PESTICIDES EXPOSURE ON HEALTH OF PESTICIDE RETAILERS IN SOME AREAS OF AL- DHALA GOVERNORATE - YEMEN

Abstract

Exposure to pesticides may result in some health effects on human. This study aims to investigate the effects of pesticide exposure on the liver functions among pesticide retailers who are persistent exposure to pesticides in some areas of AL- Dhala Governorate – Yemen in period Aug. 2020 to Feb. 2021. A number of 56 males who are pesticide retailers were selected randomly considered as exposed group with average exposure 11 years compared with 56 males who are not exposed or dealt with pesticides considered as control, have approximately same age and same area of study. Blood samples were collected and history was taken from both groups. the level of alanine aiminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) showed significant increased activities in retailers compared with control. A significant increase in bilirubin levels in retailers (P<0.05) compared with control. A decrease in levels of total protein and albumin of retailers (P<0.05) compared with control. These findings provide evidence at first sight of medical manifestation due to chronic exposure to pesticides with absence of safety measures in pesticides shop.