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Publication Type:
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Author(s): | Nickson, David |
Author Affiliation: | Turf Expert and Former Golf Course Superintendent |
Title: | OPs linked to bladder cancer |
Column Name: | On Nickson's turf Other records with the "On Nickson's turf" Column
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Section: | Pests, weeds and diseases Other records with the "Pests, weeds and diseases" Section
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Source: | Turf Craft International. Vol. 83, March/April 2002, p. 25-27. |
Publishing Information: | Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Agricultural Publishers Pty. Ltd. |
# of Pages: | 3 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Organophosphate insecticides; Health; Non-target effects; Chemical exposure; Chromosomes
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Abstract/Contents: | Explains how "short-term studies and methodologies do not accurately assess the potential cumulative harm of products brought onto the market." Describes toxic chemicals (pesticides) that could have an impact on human health. Describes a study by Lucky Webster, a student at Charles Sturt University regarding bladder cancer among farmers. Details the symptoms of being exposed to organophosphate. Describes four different tests to determine if chromosomal damage had occurred. Describes safety precautions to prevent chromosomal damage when working with organophosphate. |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
Note: | Pictures, b/w Graphs |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Nickson, D. 2002. OPs linked to bladder cancer. Turf Craft Int. 83:p. 25-27. |
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