The Health Status of Hispanic Agricultural Workers in Georgia and Florida
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Description
Analyzes health data of 728 Florida and Georgia Hispanic agricultural workers to identify common health issues among this group of workers. Discusses diabetes, blood pressure, and weight and their potential relation to occupational hazards such as pesticide exposure.
Author(s)
Roxana C. Chicas, Lisa Elon, Madelyn C. Houser, et al.
Citation
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 24, 1129-1136
Date
2022
Tagged as
Agricultural health and safety
· Cardiovascular disease
· Diabetes
· Farmers and farmworkers
· Obesity and weight control
· Statistics and data
· Florida
· Georgia