Hematological Parameters Alteration in Thai Garlic Farmers Exposed to Mixed Pesticides

Authors

  • Chepatee Srilesin
  • Jirapak Ruttanapattanakul
  • Yutti Amornlertwatana
  • Rangsan Watcharakawin
  • Churdsak Jaikang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v16i3.18263

Keywords:

Hematological change; Pesticides; Public Health; Toxicology; Agrochemicals.

Abstract

Fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides are commonly agrochemicals used to eliminate pests during garlic
cultivation. Occupational exposure to mixed pesticides can cause hematological abnormalities. The aim of this
study was toassess the adverse effects of chronic mixed pesticide exposure in the garlic farmers by using the
hematological parameters. The blood sample was collected from 137 Thai farmers who chronically exposed to
mixed pesticide and 59 control group who were not a history of exposure to mixed pesticide. Complete Blood
Count (CBC) analysis was performed to investigate the hematological parameters alteration pattern of Thai
farmers. Statistical analysis also performed by using Mann-Whitney U test. Our investigations revealed thatthe
mean values of white blood cell (WBC) count, lymphocyte, basophil, platelet distribution width, mean platelet
volume and platelet large cell ratio significantly decreased in the chronic exposed group but did not affect when
compared with the normal reference ranges. The results clearly demonstrated that chronic exposure to the mixed
pesticides during garlic cultivation alters the hematological parameters. The farmers should be aware and check
their health to prevent the adverse effects from pesticide intoxication.

Author Biographies

  • Chepatee Srilesin

    Master Degree, student in Toxicology, Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai
    University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

  • Jirapak Ruttanapattanakul

    Ph.D, student in Pharmacology Program, Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand,

  • Yutti Amornlertwatana

    Lecture, Department of Forensic Medicine,Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand,

  • Rangsan Watcharakawin

    Head of Mae Tuen Health Promoting Hospital, Li District, Lamphun, Thailand,

  • Churdsak Jaikang

    Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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Published

2022-07-04

How to Cite

Hematological Parameters Alteration in Thai Garlic Farmers Exposed to Mixed Pesticides. (2022). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 16(3), 108-111. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v16i3.18263