The text indicates that exposure to pesticides, both in the home and in agricultural settings, may be associated with the development of respiratory symptoms, allergies, and possibly lower respiratory tract infections in boys and girls. The study, conducted in the Canton of Matina, Costa Rica, as part of the ISA program, found pesticide residues in 303 boys and girls that may be associated with the onset of respiratory symptoms and disease.
The conclusion is that pesticide exposure in different contexts can affect the respiratory health of boys and girls, highlighting the importance of these findings due to the widespread use of certain types of pesticides, such as pyrethroids in the home and in agriculture, and the fungicide mancozeb in agriculture.
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