Malathion Risk Assessment

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Science

 

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Kristen W

 

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November 27, 2013

 

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University

 

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In testing, it appears that extremely high doses of malathion shuts down organ function. If a person whom has accidentally or intentionally ingested malathion receives treatment quickly, there is no reason there should be any long-term health problems. While there has been no proof that malathion causes cancer, studies have found increased incidences of some cancers in individuals regularly exposed to malathion such as farmers and chemical applicators (United States Department Of Health And Human Services, 2003, ¶11)...
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Results are unknown at this time if children are more susceptible to this chemical than adults; however, lab testing has led to the belief that high exposure does produce birth defects in rats and mice (United States Department Of Health And Human Services, 2003) The Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recommended the exposure limit for malathion is 15 milligrams per cubic meter of space in the workplace for an eight hour workday however, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) states the recommended exposure limit is 10 milligrams per cubic meter of space for a ten hour workday...
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