Pesticide and Allergen Exposure Among Cannabis Workers: An Occupational Health Study

San Diego State University

Year: 2025

Amount: $1,157,196

Status: In progress

Primary Investigator: Lopez-Galvez

Summary

This project will assess occupational and take-home exposures to pesticides and terpenes. It will quantify chemical exposures and evaluate their associations with self-reported skin and respiratory symptoms across cultivation settings and job tasks. Findings will inform future
occupational health interventions and regulatory strategies in the cannabis industry.