SCIENTIFIC EPIDEMIOLOGY AND HEALTH ECONOMICS- A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS ON PESTICIDE CONSUMPTION AND SURVIVORS IN TELANGANA STATE-INDIA
Author(s)
Banoth SL
Kakatiya University, Warangal, India
OBJECTIVES: The primary aim of the study is to collect and analyze comprehensive factors for disease epidemiology in individual survivors of pesticide poisoning. The secondary aim of the study is to examine the impact of these health conditions on the economic burden on the population. METHODS: The study is a random sample done in 2014 and respondents were interviewed from six villages and relevant data collected from public/ private hospitals for cross verification. Methods include experts’ panel discussions to estimate treatment costs and respondents' interviews using costs and quality of life (QOL). RESULTS: The preliminary results shows that the after poisoning 40% farmers are affected with brain and nervous system, among these 65% are suffering from such as migraine, 55% anxiety neurosis, 40% depression and epilepsy. Musculoskeletal system sufferers are 55%. 76% cervical pain, 50% back pain, 36% arthritis. Gastrointestinal system sufferers are 46% and nearly 27% are menstrual problems in hormone systems. However, the exact prevalence and occurrence of these conditions remain unclear. The economic burden of these conditions on the post poisoning life of these individuals certainly deserves more attention. CONCLUSIONS: It is envisaged to determine specific correlation between poisoning injury and health condition that is observed with post recovery period. The study will be beneficial to the participant subjects for improving their overall health conditions and economic planning with specific suggestions and recommendations of the study.
Conference/Value in Health Info
2016-09, ISPOR Asia Pacific 2016, Singapore
Value in Health, Vol. 19, No. 7 (November 2016)
Code
PHP116
Topic
Epidemiology & Public Health
Topic Subcategory
Public Health
Disease
Mental Health, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Neurological Disorders