Main Title |
Effect of Aerially Applied Malathion on an Urban Population. |
Author |
Gardner, Allan L. ;
Everson., Ronald E. ;
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CORP Author |
National Communicable Disease Center, Atlanta, Ga. |
Year Published |
1967 |
Stock Number |
PB-276 322 |
Additional Subjects |
Pesticides ;
Malathion ;
Insecticides ;
Spraying ;
Phosphorus organic compounds ;
Urban areas ;
Populations ;
Exposure ;
Signs and symptoms ;
Toxic diseases ;
Public health ;
Cholinesterase inhibitors ;
Reprints ;
Toxic substances
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB-276 322 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
4p |
Abstract |
During the St. Louis encephalitis epidemic in Corpus Christi, Tex., in the fall of 1966, malathion was applied by aerial spraying over the city and outskirts to control the vector mosquito. A group of 119 volunteers who received varying degrees of exposure to this spray was studied. This involved comparing pre-spray and postspray cholinesterase activities and compiling histories of exposure and symptoms. A 5% incidence of mild and transient symptoms such as headache, nausea, and weakness was noted in the exposed volunteers, but there were no pathognomonic signs. There was no correlation of symptom frequency or severity with enzyme activity and no statistically or clinically significant change in enzyme activity related to time of spraying. It was concluded that there is negligible risk to human health involved in aerial applications of malathion. |
Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in Arch Environmental Health, v16 p823-826, Jun 68. |
Availability Notes |
Included in the report, Journal Articles on Chemical Residues in Man, PB-276 320. |
Title Annotations |
Reprint: The Effect of Aerially Applied Malathion on an Urban Population, |
PUB Date Free Form |
30 Dec 67 |
Category Codes |
6F; 6T; 57H; 57Y; 68G; 68E |
NTIS Prices |
(Order as PB-276 320, MF A01) |
Primary Description |
500/01 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
323731020 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |