SENSOR-Pesticides
SENSOR-Pesticides
SENSOR-Pesticides (pronounced: /ˈsensɔːr/ - /ˈpestɪsaɪdz/) is a surveillance program that tracks health effects caused by exposure to pesticides. The term SENSOR is an acronym for Sentinel Event Notification System for Occupational Risks, and it is a project of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
Etymology
The term SENSOR is derived from the Latin word 'sensus', meaning 'sense' or 'feeling', and is used in this context to denote a system that detects and responds to certain inputs. The term Pesticides is derived from the Latin 'pestis' meaning 'plague' and 'caedere' meaning 'to kill'.
Overview
The SENSOR-Pesticides program is a state-based surveillance program that tracks pesticide-related illness and injury in cooperation with state health departments. The program is designed to promote the reduction of illnesses and injuries associated with occupational pesticide exposure.
Related Terms
- Pesticide Poisoning: This refers to the harmful effects that occur from exposure to pesticides.
- Occupational Health: This is a field of healthcare that focuses on the well-being and safety of workers.
- Public Health Surveillance: This is the ongoing, systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health-related data.
Function
The SENSOR-Pesticides program collects data on acute pesticide-related illness and injury reported by participating states. The data collected is used to guide regulatory and educational efforts aimed at reducing pesticide-related illness and injury.
Importance
The SENSOR-Pesticides program plays a crucial role in identifying emerging public health issues related to pesticide exposure. The data collected by the program is used to inform policy decisions and to develop strategies for preventing pesticide-related illnesses and injuries.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on SENSOR-Pesticides
- Wikipedia's article - SENSOR-Pesticides
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