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Genotoxicity Studies Performed in the Ecuadorian Population
Joint Authors
Paz-y-Miño, César
Cumbal, Nadia
Sánchez, María Eugenia
Source
Molecular Biology International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-02-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Biology
Abstract EN
Genotoxicity studies in Ecuador have been carried out during the past two decades.
The focuses of the research were mainly the area of environmental issues, where the populations have been accidentally exposed to contaminants and the area of occupational exposure of individuals at the workplace.
This paper includes studies carried out in the population of the Amazon region, a zone known for its rich biodiversity as well as for the ecological damage caused by oil spills and chemical sprayings whose consequences continue to be controversial.
Additionally, we show the results of studies comprised of individuals occupationally exposed to toxic agents in two very different settings: flower plantation workers exposed to pesticide mixtures and X-ray exposure of hospital workers.
The results from these studies confirm that genotoxicity studies can help evaluate current conditions and prevent further damage in the populations exposed to contaminants.
As such, they are evidence of the need for biomonitoring employers at risk, stricter law enforcement regarding the use of pesticides, and increasingly conscientious oil extraction activities.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Paz-y-Miño, César& Cumbal, Nadia& Sánchez, María Eugenia. 2012. Genotoxicity Studies Performed in the Ecuadorian Population. Molecular Biology International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Paz-y-Miño, César…[et al.]. Genotoxicity Studies Performed in the Ecuadorian Population. Molecular Biology International No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Paz-y-Miño, César& Cumbal, Nadia& Sánchez, María Eugenia. Genotoxicity Studies Performed in the Ecuadorian Population. Molecular Biology International. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484059
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-484059