The risk of developing blood cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma increases significantly in children exposed to pesticides indoors, which a recent meta-analysis has shown. It certainly seems prudent to limit the exposure of children or anyone to these agents, especially in indoor locations (Sarwar & Salman, 2015 Ware & Whitacre, 2004). The current study adds to the health concerns that pesticides could contribute to the development of children and adults. Control of insects by insecticides may result from killing the pests or otherwise preventing these from engaging in behaviors deemed destructive. Insecticides are believed to be the major factors behind the increase in agricultural productivity and healthy against vectors. They include ovicides, larvicides, and adulticides used against the eggs, larvae, and adults of insects, respectively, and are used in agriculture, medicine, industry, and the household. Insecticides are products of chemical or biological origin that are used to control insects. The author declares no competing interest. Always consider to use alternative methods other than pesticides, follow the label instructions carefully, use the least possible amount, and seek urgent medical attention in case of pesticide poisoning. If chemicals are necessary to be used, use only recommended amounts, mix or dilute pesticides outdoors or in an isolated well-ventilated area, apply to unoccupied areas, and dispose of unwanted pesticides safely to minimize human exposure. Symptoms due to pesticides exposure may include headache, dizziness, muscular weakness, and nausea.
The exposure to pesticides may result in irritation to eye, nose, and throat damage to central nervous system and kidney and increased risk of cancer.
Products used on lawns and gardens that drift or are tracked inside the house may be found, especially in the air within homes. Pesticides are chemicals that are used to kill or control pests which include insects and rodents, in addition to bacteria, fungi, and other organisms. Furthermore, house holders should have to take into account that dose, timing, and duration of exposure are critical to the ability of a pesticide to cause harmful effects. Every effort should be made to limit children, men, and women exposures to pesticides including educating of public about effective vector management. Parental exposure to pesticides has been linked with birth defects in children, and studies suggest that pesticides may compromise the immune system of infants and children. Previous studies primarily focused on interference with estrogen and androgen receptor however, hormonal function may be disrupted in many more ways through pesticide exposure. Some pesticides may interfere with male and female hormonal functions, which may lead to negative effects on reproductive system through disruption of hormonal balance necessary for proper body functioning. Majority of insecticide exposures are to pyrethroids, pyrethrins, or many others, and most frequently reported health-impacted outcomes are neurologic symptoms including headache and dizziness, respiratory symptoms including upper respiratory tract pain and irritation and dyspnea, and gastrointestinal symptoms including nausea and vomiting. Most common factors contributing to illness are excessive insecticide application, failure to wash pesticide-treated bedding, and inadequate notification of pesticide application. Pesticides are of vital importance in fight against crop diseases, for production and storage of food, and widely used for pest control in agriculture, gardening, homes, and soil treatment. In this review article are described different ways in which pesticides may disrupt human’s body system, various functions, and in particular of children, men, and women exposures.
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