Author:

• Estelita Pereira Lima - Estelita Pereira Lima - Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará - Universidade Federal do Ceará - <estelitaplima@hotmail.com>

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Abstract:

Sanitary agents are the most exposed ones to the effects of insecticides in eradication campaigns since its preparation till its application inside and outside houses. The lack of protection equipment and misinformation on how to use the material properly increase the risk of intoxication. The aim of this work was to analyze the occupational history of the sanitary agents in Ceará, Brazil, who control the insecticides and its effects on their health. Individual recorded interviews were done with 10 agents who verbally described their life history. The content of these interviews were analyzed through the following categories: agent profile, endemic controls, work conditions, risks and health changes. Health risk situations were described from acute and chronic intoxication to problems with alcoholism. The research showed that the sanitary agents have been disrespected as human beings and that the labor rights have also been disrespected. This shows their employers neglect.
Key words: occupational exposure, insecticides exposure, vector control.

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