Neurobehavioral, Neuromotor, and Neurocognitive Effects in Agricultural Workers and Their Children Exposed to Pyrethroid Pesticides: A Review

• Published in: Frontiers in human neuroscience Vol. 15; p. 648171
• Main Authors: Lucero, Boris, Muñoz-Quezada, María Teresa
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Research Foundation 16.07.2021; Frontiers Media S.A
• Subjects: 20th century; agricultural workers; Agriculture; Children; Cognition; Epidemiology; Farmworkers; Human Neuroscience; Insecticides; Nervous system; neurocognitive effects; Neuropsychology; Neurotoxicity; neurotoxics; Occupational exposure; occupational health; Organophosphates; Pesticides; Pests; Poisoning; Public health; Pyrethroids; Questionnaires; Reviews; Toxicity; Workers (insect caste); Asia; Europe; Africa; pyrethroids; neurotoxics; neurocognitive effects; pesticides; occupational health; agricultural workers

In recent years, pyrethroids have emerged as a less toxic alternative to eliminate insect pests. However, some animal studies and studies with children show that these pesticides are toxic and lead to neurobehavioral effects similar to other pesticides, such as organophosphates. The purpose of this...