Morbidity of breast cancer and cervico-uterine cancer in women from the occidental region of Mexico.

Background: The incidences of breast cancer (BC) and cervico-uterine cancer (CC) vary widely from country to country. In Mexico, BC mortality has doubled in the last 20 years to become the second leading cause of death for women aged 30 to 54 years. CC is the most common cause of death from neoplasia in women over 25 years old.

Hematological, biochemical effects, and self-reported symptoms in pesticide retailers.

Objective: This study evaluates the effects of exposure to pesticides on the health of pesticide retailers.

Methods: The study population comprised 83-male pesticide retailers and 98 controls. Serum butyrylcholinesterase levels and complete blood analysis were performed in a certified laboratory and each subject completed a structured questionnaire.