Data for publication

The dataset titled "Biomonitoring of pesticide exposure and its health implications in agricultural areas of Telangana, India: A brief data report" was published in the journal Data in Brief. The current version addresses typographical errors found in the previous publication and provides corrected files. This dataset offers a comprehensive analysis of pesticide exposure and its effects on human health in agricultural communities. The study focuses on two distinct groups: a pesticide-exposed group comprising 341 individuals and a control group of 152 individuals. Data was collected to evaluate the presence and concentrations of 28 different pesticides in blood samples from both groups. Key information, such as the digestion number, mean concentration, and standard deviation of these pesticides, is included. In addition to pesticide levels, the dataset also examines blood acetylcholinesterase (AChE) levels, an important biomarker for pesticide exposure, particularly organophosphates. Urine samples were analyzed for the presence of dialkylphosphate (DAP) metabolites, which are the primary breakdown products of many organophosphates. These metabolites are useful indicators of pesticide exposure through the body's detoxification pathways. Furthermore, the dataset includes raw data from a comprehensive questionnaire survey that gathered socio-demographic information, exposure history, and other relevant factors. The correlation between socio-demographic variables (such as age, gender, occupation, and duration of exposure) and the detected pesticide levels in blood, DAP metabolites in urine, and AChE activity levels in blood is also explored in the dataset. The Excel files containing the raw data from the questionnaire, along with detailed information on the detected pesticides and DAP metabolites, are provided as supplementary materials. This dataset can be a valuable resource for further research into the health effects of pesticide exposure in agricultural communities and for developing public health strategies to mitigate risks.