Table 7 Health symptoms experienced due to pesticides use
From: Health risk factors associated with pesticide use by watermelon farmers in Central region, Ghana
Symptoms | No | Yes | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
Burning sensation | 66 | 234 | 1st |
Chest pain | 94 | 206 | 2nd |
Headache | 98 | 202 | 3rd |
Fever | 108 | 192 | 4th |
Itching and skin irritation | 112 | 188 | 5th |
Weakness | 118 | 182 | 6th |
Watering eyes | 118 | 182 | 6th |
Dizziness | 166 | 134 | 7th |
Skin rashes | 168 | 132 | 8th |
Forgetfulness | 240 | 60 | 9th |
Diarrhea | 254 | 46 | 10th |
Vomiting | 272 | 28 | 11th |