The behavior of Pesticide Usage and Risk of Health Disorders in Vegetable Farmers

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Abstract The study aims to describe the behavior of pesticide usage and its effect on farmer health. Pesticide usage behavior includes indicators of storage behavior and application action. The farmers’ health is observed in the activity of cholinesterase blood and the symptoms of the disease. The study has occurred in March-August 2017 involving 60 vegetable farmers in Tinggimoncong District of Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi Province. Blood cholinesterase activity was measured by taking farmers’ blood samples. The results showed that farmers showed erroneous behavior in the use of pesticides such as throwing pesticide packaging in an unsafe place and not using the right personal protective equipment. Farmers are at risk for health problems due to mild levels of poisoning.

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