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Occupational Pesticide Exposure and Subclinical Hypothyroidism among Male Pesticide Applicators

Description
Details a study on thyroid dysfunction in licensed pesticide applicators. Draws data from the Agricultural Health Study. Looks at other health factors such as obesity, tobacco use, and alcohol consumption, as well as other demographic factors.
Author(s)
Catherine C. Lerro, Laura E. Beane Freeman, Curt T. DellaValle, et al.
Citation
Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 75(2), 79-89
Date
02/2018
Type
Document
Tagged as
Agricultural health and safety · Environmental health · Farmers and farmworkers · Statistics and data · Iowa · North Carolina