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Illnesses and Injuries Related to Pesticide Exposure – 2001
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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.
2001 Summary Report, PDF (236 kb)
Complete Report, PDF (1 mb) — includes summary files below.
The following summary tables provide various breakdowns of illness and injury data associated with pesticide exposure in 2001.
Illnesses/injuries associated with pesticide exposure:
- State and county totals, PDF (538 kb)
- By type illness and type of pesticide, PDF (155 kb)
- By type of activity and type of exposure, PDF (293 kb)
- By specific pesticides and type of illness, PDF (453 kb)
- By occupational status and location of incident, PDF (234 kb)
- By gender, age distribution, type of pesticide and type of use, PDF (199 kb)
- Pesticide handlers (applicators, mixer/loaders, flaggers, etc.), PDF (302 kb)
Hospitalization and disability:
- Definitely or probably, PDF related to pesticide exposure (237 kb)
- Possibly, PDF related to pesticide exposure (225 kb)
Agricultural drift cases:
- By application site, PDF (153 kb)
- By activity of the exposed person and by the type of application equipment used, PDF (214 kb)
Agricultural pesticide residue illness/injuries:
- Summary, 1982-2001, PDF (156 kb)
- Field worker summarized by crop and illness type, 2001, PDF (171 kb)
Incidents in California Schools, PDF (145 kb)
FOR CONTENT QUESTIONS CONTACT:
Louise Mehler
lmehler@cdpr.ca.gov
916-445-4190