Prevalence of self reported toxicity symptoms among farm workers (n=185)* in the Gaza Strip
| Symptoms | Prevalence of self reported toxicity symptoms experienced in the past 3 months No. (%) |
|---|---|
| *Only 185 farm workers, who did know the adverse health effects of pesticides, were questioned. | |
| Headache | 49 (26.5) |
| Burning sensation in eyes/face | 119 (64.3) |
| Weakness | 10 (5.4) |
| Fever | 6 (3.2) |
| Watering eyes | 35 (18.9) |
| Skin rash | 32 (17.3) |
| Itching and skin irritation | 50 (27.0) |
| Dizziness | 60 (32.4) |
| Cold/breathlessness/chest pain | 52 (28.1) |
| Forgetfulness | 3 (1.6) |
| Loss of libido | 5 (2.7) |
| Salivation and vomiting | 16 (8.6) |
| Abdominal pain/diarrhoea | 18 (9.7) |