Environmental & Analytical Toxicology

Iraida Salazar

Publications

• Research Article
  Altered Hematological and Biochemical Parameters in Schoolchildren Living in an Agricultural Community of Merida State, Venezuela
  Author(s): Leticia Miranda-Contreras, Jesus Alfonso Osuna, Ibis Cruz, Yasmin Morales, Nolis Camacho, Rosanna Cicchetti, Iraida Salazar, Melisa Colmenares, Alirio Balza, Leisalba Zavala and Beluardi SanchezLeticia Miranda-Contreras, Jesus Alfonso Osuna, Ibis Cruz, Yasmin Morales, Nolis Camacho, Rosanna Cicchetti, Iraida Salazar, Melisa Colmenares, Alirio Balza, Leisalba Zavala and Beluardi Sanchez
  
  Epidemiological studies have found that children living in a pesticide treated farmland have higher risk of developing cancer or other serious health problems. Their exposure to pesticides could be limited by periodic health assessments; however, there are few biomarkers for pesticide exposure. The aim of this work was to examine the effects of chronic exposure to pesticides on hematological and biochemical parameters in farm-resident children compared to urban-resident control children. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 72 farm schoolchildren and 41 controls; a follow-up study was done two years later on 20 participants. The children underwent a clinical examination, nutritional assessment, and blood sampling for complete hemogram and biochemical analysis of liver and renal functions, lipid and glucose metabolism, plasma cholinesterase, thyroid hormones and total antioxidant c.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0525.1000431

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