Pesticide-handling practices in agriculture in El Salvador: an example from 42 patient farmers with chronic kidney disease in the Bajo Lempa region
Abstract: The occupational toxic risks from agricultural activities in El Salvador affect human and environmental health. The objective of this paper is to describe the management of pesticide by farmers confirmed with a chronic kidney disease of uncertain etiology (CKDu) not associated to diabetes mellitus or hypertension. Methods: The study involved 42 male patients older …