The DDT insecticide is powerful and effective against the malaria mosquito, but it can also harm health, when it comes into contact with the skin or is inhaled by air, by fumigate and therefore those living in places where malaria is common and this insecticide should use it. Avoid staying inside the day the house is treated and avoid touching walls that are usually whitish due to poison.
If you suspect contamination, you should see your doctor to let you know what happened and the symptoms you have, who may order tests to identify the contamination, severity, and remedies needed to control symptoms, reducing the risk of complications.
- Although the use of DDT was banned in Brazil in 2009.
- It is still used to fight malaria in Asia and Africa.
- As these are areas where there are constant cases of malaria.
- Which are difficult to control.
- DDT has also been banned in the United States.
- Because it has been discovered to be a toxic product that can remain in the soil for more than 20 years.
- Polluting the environment.
DDT is sprayed on walls and ceilings inside and outside houses and any insects that come into contact with it die immediately and must be burned so that it is not ingested by other larger animals that can also die from poisoning.
“Initially, DDT affects the respiratory system and skin, but in high doses it can affect the peripheral nervous system and cause liver and kidney poisoning. Early symptoms of DDT insecticide poisoning include:
After months of contamination, the pesticide DDT can still leave symptoms such as:
In addition, contact with DDT disrupts estrogen production, decreases fertility and increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and the likelihood of breast, liver and thyroid cancer.
Exposure to DDT during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage and delayed development of the child, as the substance passes through the placenta to the baby and is also present in breast milk.
The remedies that can be used vary, as it depends on how the person has been exposed to the insecticide, while some people only experience allergy-related symptoms, such as itching and redness in the eyes and skin, which can be controlled with antiallergics. others may have more severe symptoms of shortness of breath, asthma. In this case, asthma control medications are indicated. Those who have already been exposed to the insecticide may often experience muscle and joint pains that can be relieved with painkillers.
Depending on the type of complication, treatment can last for months, years, or even life.