Publications by authors named "Christine Gibson Parks"
Article Synopsis
- Recent research indicates a potential link between pesticide exposure and chronic kidney disease, but its relationship with acute kidney failure (AKF) remains unclear.
- A study in two Brazilian regions revealed a rise in AKF mortality rates from 1980 to 2014, especially in rural areas with higher pesticide spending.
- Agricultural workers, particularly younger females in southern regions, showed higher mortality rates from AKF compared to other causes, highlighting the health risks associated with pesticide use in farming.
Background: Oxidative stress may be an important mechanism linking pesticide exposure to several diseases. We evaluated the association between pesticide exposures and oxidative stress biomarkers in Brazilian agricultural workers.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in healthy agricultural (N = 52) and non-agricultural workers (N = 68) in a rural community in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil.