Illnesses and Injuries Related to Pesticide Exposure - 2017
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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.
- 2017 Summary Report, PDF
- 2017 Complete Report, PDF - includes data summary files
The following summary tables provide various breakdowns of illness and injury data associated with pesticide exposure in 2017.
Illnesses/Injuries Associated with Pesticide Exposure:
- State and county totals, PDF
- By type of illness and type of pesticide, PDF
- By type of activity and type of exposure, PDF
- By specific pesticide and type of illness, PDF
- By occupational status and location of incident, PDF
- By gender, age distribution, type of pesticide and type of use, PDF
- Pesticide handlers (applicators, mixer/loaders, etc.), PDF
- By type of exposure and type of illness, PDF
Hospitalization and Disability:
- Definitely or probably related to pesticide exposure, PDF
- Possibly related to pesticide exposure, PDF
Agricultural Drift Cases:
- By application site, PDF
- By activity of the exposed person and by type of application equipment used, PDF
Incidents in California Schools, PDF
For content questions, contact:
Lucy Graham
Phone: (916) 445-4190
E-mail: Lucy.Graham@cdpr.ca.gov