Cynthia Marquez, Prahbu Pingali, Flor Palis, Vicky Rodriguez, and MGP Ramos
College of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Perpetual Help College of Laguna
International Rice Research Institute
doi.org/10.57043/transnastphl.1997.5926
Abstract
This is a preliminary study that aims to document and compare the health profiles of two groups of Laguna farmers groups of rice farmers which are socioeconomically comparable. The very striking difference between the two groups of Laguna farmers is the history of exposure to pesticides. Morbidity or the occurrence of illness or abnormalities is used to measure health status. Two health surveys were conducted, and the results seem to show that there were significant differences between the two groups in so far as the hematologic, cardiovascular and neurologic health impairments are concerned. It is to be noted that many of the Laguna farmers did not adopt adequate health safeguards. Other factors like smoking and drinking habits of both groups were also explored.