Projects
- Farming, Health and Environment 2001-2004
Plagbol Project Proposal Phase 1
Plagbol Final Report Phase 1
- Farming, Health and Environment 2005-2009
Plagbol Project Proposal Phase 2
Plagbol Final Report Phase 2
- Farming, Health and Environment 2010-2013
Plagbol Project Proposal Phase 3
Plagbol Final Report Phase 3 (expected in 2014)
Articles
- Dansk viden om forgiftninger med pesticider spredes globalt
- Occupational pesticide intoxications among farmers in Bolivia: a cross-sectional study
- Genetic Alterations in Pesticide Exposed Bolivian Farmers: An evaluation by analysis of chromosomal aberrations and the comet assay
- Is gender a risk factor for pesticide intoxications among farmers in Bolivia? A cross-sectional study
- Suicide attempts and suicides in Bolivia from 2007 to 2012: pesticides are the preferred method – females try but males commit suicide!
Videos
- Health effects of pesticide poisoning: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R73SYFTR13s
- Missing legislation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vflr5dUoP18
- Suicide by pesticide ingestion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-TtG2cjX98
- Lack of knowledge and misinformation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBee6en-xPE
- Handling of pesticides: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idPwA_NM7L0
- Prevention of Pesticide Poisoning: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=370Q-ulgf8c
Experiences of a student
Martin Rune Hansen, Medical Student
Title of assignment: Chronic health effects of prolonged pyrethroideksponering among Bolivian spray worker.
- “In 2012, I was in Bolivia for three months as a part of my research year. The project was implemented as a cross-sectional study among 116 injection workers and 92 unexposed controls. The participants’ level of exposure was determined using questionnaires, blood samples were taken and participants completed a series of neuropsychological tests. My stay in Bolivia was very exciting and educational. It was a really good opportunity to get away from the books and use my knowledge in practice.“
More information
For more information about ICOEPH’s involvement in Bolivia contact Erik Jørs at erik.icoeph@gmail.com