LOW DOSE EXPOSURE TO ORGANOPHOSPHATE PESTICIDES ALTERS HEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF FARM WORKERS FROM N. GREECE

In this paper we examine the effects of low doses of organophosphate pesticides (Chlorpyrifos and Dimethoate) in two age groups of farm workers - OPs applicators, from N. Greece. Although mean values were within the normal reference range, one way ANOVA shows that there exist significant statistical differences between groups in red blood cells count, hematocrit and hemoglobin, while MCV and platelets count seemed not to be affected. The age of the exposed individuals seemed to play a particular role.