Which of the following is a potential chronic effect of pesticide exposure?

• A. Nausea
• B. Muscle cramps
• C. Blood disorder
• D. Heavy perspiration

Answer: (C)

Chronic health effects from pesticide exposure come from long-term or repeated contact, and they often involve the body's blood-forming system. Over time, some pesticides can affect bone marrow and red blood cell production, leading to a blood disorder such as anemia or other hematologic problems. That’s why a blood disorder is the best example of a potential chronic effect.

Nausea and muscle cramps are typically immediate, short-term reactions that occur soon after exposure and tend to subside once exposure stops. Heavy perspiration isn’t a characteristic chronic pesticide outcome.