Pesticides and Health Risks

  1. Robyn C. Gilden1,
  2. Katie Huffling2,
  3. Barbara Sattler3

Article first published online: 7 JAN 2010

DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2009.01092.x

Issue

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing

Volume 39, Issue 1, pages 103–110, January/February 2010

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Gilden, R. C., Huffling, K. and Sattler, B. (2010), Pesticides and Health Risks. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing, 39: 103–110. doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2009.01092.x

Author Information

  1. 1

    RN, MS, is a doctoral candidate and program manager at the Environmental Health Education Center, University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD.

  2. 2

    RN, MS, CNM, is the assistant director of nurse-midwifery at Dimensions OB/GYN Associates, Cheverly, MD.

  3. 3

    RN, DrPH, FAAN, is a professor and director of the Environmental Health Education Center, University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD.

*Correspondence Robyn C. Gilden, RN, MS, Environmental Health Education Center, 655 W. Lombard Street, Room 665, University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD 21201. rgilden@son.umaryland.edu

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 7 JAN 2010
  2. Article first published online: 7 JAN 2010
  3. Accepted July 2009

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Keywords:

  • pesticides reproductive health fertility preconception nursing implications environment

ABSTRACT

Pesticides are a category of chemicals formulated to kill or repel a pest or halt its reproduction. In this article we review the toxicological and epidemiological literature; describe common potential pesticide exposures; and focus on the associated health risks to fetal development. Clinical implications are reviewed, and recommendations are made regarding the integration of this environmental health concern into nursing education, practice, research, and policy/advocacy work. Recommendations for pesticide elimination and reduction in health care settings are included.

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