Reduced Pseudocholinesterase Levels Are Associated With Alterations in Lipid Biomarkers and Liver Enzymes Among Ghanaian Male Cocoa Farmers Using Organophosphate Pesticides

Key Points

• The study aims to investigate the relationship between reduced pseudocholinesterase levels and changes in lipid and liver biomarkers among cocoa farmers in Ghana.
• Analyzed pseudocholinesterase levels and biomarkers among cocoa farmers.
• Assessed factors such as coffee intake and work duration.
• Evaluated knowledge of pesticide side effects among participants.
• Reduced pseudocholinesterase levels were prevalent among cocoa farmers.
• Alterations in liver and lipid biomarkers were significantly associated with low pChE levels.
• Factors like coffee intake and longer work duration correlated with lower pChE.

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