Applied Study and Case Report
Epidemiological characteristics of pesticide poisoning in Xuzhou city from 2005 to 2017
Ning Wang, Boshen Wang, Zhiguang Tian, Han Shen, Yi Zhao, Xiaohu Luo, Lin Chen, Liping Pan, Baoli Zhu
Published 2018-12-20
Cite as Chin Ind Hyg Occup Dis, 2018, 36(12): 926-929. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1001-9391.2018.12.013
Abstract
ObjectiveTo understand the characteristics and causes of pesticide poisoning in Xuzhou city, and provide basis for formulating prevention and control measures.
MethodsThe cases of pesticide poisoning in Xuzhou City from 2005 to 2017 were collected from "Pesticide Poisoning Report Card" . The data were analyzed and assessed by EpiData. The SPSS 22.0 software was used for statistical analysis.
ResultsDuring the thirteen years, there were a total of 8092 cases of pesticide poisoning, among which, the number of occupational pesticide poisoning was 1 408, accounting for 17.4% of the total number of cases, 14 patients died, the case fatality rate was 0.1%. There were 2, 992 cases of male poisoning, accounting for 36.97% of the total number of cases, and 5, 100 cases of female poisoning, accounting for 63.03%. There were 6684 non-productive pesticide poisonings, accounting for 82.6% of the total number of cases; 387 deaths occurred, and the mortality rate was 5.8%. Among non-productive poisonings, the incidence of oral pesticide poisoning was 84.3%, and the incidence of accidental poisoning by pesticides was 15.7%. Organophosphorus pesticides poisoning cases accounted for the majority of oral pesticide poisoning cases. The overall incidence of pesticide poisoning showed a downward trend. The age of non-productive pesticide poisoning cases was mainly 15-44 years old, and the number of cases of poisoning were 4 029 cases (60.28%) . With the increase of age, the mortality rate of poisoning cases was higher, especially for those over 60 years old who died of oral pesticide poisoning (40.1%) . The peak of pesticide poisoning began to increase in the second quarter and reached its peak in the third quarter.
ConclusionAlthough the cases of pesticide poisoning reported in Xuzhou City have been declining in recent years, the situation is still severe. The proportion of oral pesticide suicide accounts for a large proportion, and the mortality rate of elderly and female is relatively high, and the government should pay more attention. Workers should conduct safety education and psychological counseling to improve the knowledge and consciousness of safe use of pesticides.
Key words:
Pesticide; Poisoning; Epidemiologic analysis
Contributor Information
Ning Wang
School of Public health of Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
Boshen Wang
Zhiguang Tian
Han Shen
Yi Zhao
Xiaohu Luo
Lin Chen
Liping Pan
Baoli Zhu
