Cholinesterase Level, Hemoglobin and Blood Pressure among Vegetable Farm Workers Garuda Sakti — A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Pesticides are chemical compounds used by farmers to eradicate pests in plants. Inappropriate use of pesticides can cause poisoning which can be detected by cholinesterase level. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between cholinesterase levels and blood pressure in vegetable farmers on Garuda Sakti, Kampar, Riau. The research methods were spectrophotometry and sphygmomanometer. A total of 7 samples obtained cholinesterase levels in the range > 1400 - 3500 U/L indicating mild poisoning. Cholinesterase levels in 2 samples ranged from 4,185.402 to 5,380.075 U/L, which mean normal. Sample 1 obtained cholinesterase levels in the range of 701 - 1,400 U/L indicating moderate poisoning. The results of the hemoglobin levels for those who were poisoned were mostly normal.  The results of blood pressure measurement of farmers who were poisoned were predominantly normal. Future study is expected to link cholinesterase levels with farmer’s leukocytes.