RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Identifying and managing adverse environmental health effects: 4. Pesticides
JF Canadian Medical Association Journal
JO CMAJ
FD Canadian Medical Association
SP 1431
OP 1436
VO 166
IS 11
A1 Margaret D. Sanborn
A1 Donald Cole
A1 Alan Abelsohn
A1 Erica Weir
YR 2002
UL http://www.cmaj.ca/content/166/11/1431.abstract
AB PESTICIDE EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE MANY DIFFERENT HEALTH EFFECTS, from acute problems such as dermatitis and asthma exacerbation to chronic problems such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cancer. The resulting clinical presentations are undifferentiated, and specific knowledge of the links to environmental exposures is often required for effective diagnosis. In this article we illustrate the use of the CH2OPD2 mnemonic (Community, Home, Hobbies, Occupation, Personal habits, Drugs and Diet), a history-taking tool that assists physicians in quickly identifying possible environmental exposures. We also provide clinical information on the epidemiology, clinical presentations, treatment and prevention of pesticide exposures.