Influence of pesticide exposure on farmers' cognition: A systematic review.

Autor:	Finhler S; Campus Realeza, Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul, Realeza, Brazil., Marchesan GP; Campus Realeza, Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul, Realeza, Brazil., Corona CF; Campus Realeza, Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul, Realeza, Brazil., Nunes AT; Campus Realeza, Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul, Realeza, Brazil., De Oliveira KCS; Campus Realeza, Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul, Realeza, Brazil., de Moraes AT; Campus Realeza, Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul, Realeza, Brazil., Soares LC; Campus Realeza, Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul, Realeza, Brazil., Lima FO; Campus Realeza, Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul, Realeza, Brazil., Dalmolin C; Campus Pato Branco, Centro Universitário Mater Dei, Pato Branco, Paraná, Brazil., Benvegnú DM; Campus Realeza, Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul, Realeza, Brazil.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Journal of neurosciences in rural practice [J Neurosci Rural Pract] 2023 Oct-Dec; Vol. 14 (4), pp. 574-581. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Oct 16.
DOI:	10.25259/JNRP_58_2023
Abstrakt:	Objectives: Pesticide application has become necessary to increase crop productivity and reduce losses. However, the use of these products can produce toxic effects. Farmers are individuals occupationally exposed to pesticides, thus subject to associated diseases as well as cognitive impairment. However, this relation is not well established in the literature, requiring further investigation. To assess the potential association between farmers' pesticide exposure and cognitive impairment, we followed the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, considering participants, interventions, comparators, outcomes, and study strategies. Materials and Methods: This study included articles published between 2000 and 2021 on the Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and PubMed databases, retrieved by the terms " pesticides and cognition " and " pesticides and memory ." Results: In total, ten studies fit the established criteria and were included in the sample. All had farmers occupationally exposed to pesticides in their sample and only one study dispensed with a control group. Of the neurobehavioral tests, four studies used mini-mental state examination, six neurobehavioral core test batteries (tests recognized in the area), and the remaining, other tests. We observed that 90% of articles found an association between cognitive impairment and pesticide exposure. Overall, five studies measured the activity of cholinesterases in their sample, of which three found significant differences between groups, confirming intoxication in those exposed. Conclusion: Despite the limited number of trials, we found scientific evidence to support the existence of adverse effects of pesticides on farmers' cognition. We recommend that future studies research similar projects, expanding knowledge on the subject. Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest. (© 2023 Published by Scientific Scholar on behalf of Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice.)
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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