Local and International Studies that Support the Aerial Spray Ban Position
Drs. Romy Quijano, Hernandez, et al
- 11 out 24 individuals examined and water samples from hand-pump well (source of drinking water in the community) were positive for ETU – ethylenethiourea (metabolite of mancozeb)
- A spectrum of medical complaints and symptoms that is similar, if not identical to the symptoms of acute pesticide poisoning
- Occurrence of diseases atypical in quality – severe anemia in young males and blood dyscrasias
Correlation between Blood Ethylenethiourea and Thyroid Gland Disorders among Banana Plantation Workers in the Philippines. Environmental Health Perspectives. 2004; 112(1): 42-45. by Dr. Lynn Panganiban (Head of National Poison Management and Control Center and Dr. N. Maramba (UP College of Medicine), et al.
Results: more exposed workers higher ETU in the blood and have solitary nodules of bigger size than those non-exposed workers (organic farmers)
Kalusugan Alang sa Bayan (KAABAY)
- Many symptoms reported were similar to effects of pesticides on human health – respiratory illnesses, skin rashes, eye irritation, asthma
- A number of rare diseases such as cancer – lung, uterine, liver, brain, prostate and bone; myoma, goiter
Prepared by IDIS June 2007
