DPR scientists evaluate illnesses according to their potential relationship to exposure and record many data variables for each incident. The PISP database helps validate the effectiveness of exposure control measures and identifies areas where improvements are needed. All documents are PDF files.

1998 Summary Report (40 kb)

The following summary tables provide various breakdowns of illness and injury data associated with pesticide exposure in 1998.

• Illnesses/injuries associated with pesticide exposure:
  • Statewide Summary (12 kb)
  • By activity and type of illness/injury  (21 kb)
  • By type of pesticide(s), type of illness and degree of relationship  (35 kb)
  • County totals by type of exposure and intended use  (70 kb)
  • Systemic illnesses by type of symptoms and degree of relationship  (9 kb)
  • Age distribution definitely, probably or possibly related to pesticide exposure  (10 kb)
  • By symptom type and pesticide type  (11 kb)
  • By activity and type of exposure  (14 kb)
  
  
• Hospitalization and disability:
  • Definitely or probably related to pesticide exposure  (23 kb)
  • Possibly related to pesticide exposure  (20 kb)
  
  
• Skin disease among field workers, 1982-1998  (8 kb)

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