The Health Status of Hispanic Agricultural Workers in Georgia and Florida

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Analyzes health data in 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.

Roxana C. Chicas, Lisa Elon, Madelyn C. Houser, et al.

Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 24, 1129-1136

2022

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Agricultural health and safety · Cardiovascular disease · Diabetes · Farmers and farmworkers · Hispanic or Latino · Obesity and weight control · Statistics and data · Florida · Georgia