Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Agricultural health and safety
Self-Reported Occupational Injuries and Perceived Occupational Health Problems among Latino Immigrant Swine Confinement Workers in Missouri
Describes self-reported occupational injuries and perceived occupational health problems among Latino immigrants working in concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) in Missouri. Includes statistics on occupational injuries; health status; healthcare access; and demographics, such as age, education, English language proficiency, marital status, length of employment, and more.
Author(s): Athena K. Ramos, Axel Fuentes, Marcela Carvajal-Suarez
Citation: Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 2018, 8710901
Date: 06/2018
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Describes self-reported occupational injuries and perceived occupational health problems among Latino immigrants working in concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) in Missouri. Includes statistics on occupational injuries; health status; healthcare access; and demographics, such as age, education, English language proficiency, marital status, length of employment, and more.
Author(s): Athena K. Ramos, Axel Fuentes, Marcela Carvajal-Suarez
Citation: Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 2018, 8710901
Date: 06/2018
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A Task-Based Analysis of Black Carbon Exposure in Iowa Farmers During Harvest
Reports on a study that measures black carbon concentrations as an indicator for diesel exhaust exposure in farmers over a 20-day period during the harvest season in southeast Iowa. Identifies the frequency and levels of exposure to black carbon associated with diesel-related activities and determines if these levels are above concentrations found in urban environments.
Author(s): Emma M. Stapleton, Patrick T. O'Shaughnessy, Sarah J. Locke, et al.
Citation: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 15(4), 293-304
Date: 04/2018
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Reports on a study that measures black carbon concentrations as an indicator for diesel exhaust exposure in farmers over a 20-day period during the harvest season in southeast Iowa. Identifies the frequency and levels of exposure to black carbon associated with diesel-related activities and determines if these levels are above concentrations found in urban environments.
Author(s): Emma M. Stapleton, Patrick T. O'Shaughnessy, Sarah J. Locke, et al.
Citation: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 15(4), 293-304
Date: 04/2018
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Piece Rate Pay and Worker Identity: How Power in the Fields Impacts Worker Health
Reports on a study of heat-related illness among California farmworkers. Identifies barriers to self-care.
Author(s): Gail Wadsworth, Michael Courville, Marc Schenker
Date: 04/2018
Sponsoring organization: California Institute for Rural Studies
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Reports on a study of heat-related illness among California farmworkers. Identifies barriers to self-care.
Author(s): Gail Wadsworth, Michael Courville, Marc Schenker
Date: 04/2018
Sponsoring organization: California Institute for Rural Studies
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Industrial Hog Farming Is Associated with Altered Circulating Immunological Markers
Highlights a study of immunological changes among hog farmers. Draws data from the Agricultural Health Study. Breaks down data by education and body mass index, among other measures.
Author(s): Jonathan N. Hofmann, Meredith S. Shiels, Melissa C. Friesen, et al.
Citation: Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 75(3), 212-217
Date: 03/2018
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Highlights a study of immunological changes among hog farmers. Draws data from the Agricultural Health Study. Breaks down data by education and body mass index, among other measures.
Author(s): Jonathan N. Hofmann, Meredith S. Shiels, Melissa C. Friesen, et al.
Citation: Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 75(3), 212-217
Date: 03/2018
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Migrant Farmworkers' Perceptions of Pesticide Risk Exposure in Adams County, Pennsylvania: A Cultural Risk Assessment
Presents a study on the perceived environmental health risk of migrant farmworkers in rural Pennsylvania. Discusses the ways different cultures perceive risk and the socioeconomic status of the participants as factors in the study's conclusions.
Author(s): Micaela Edelson, Salma Monani, Rutherford V. Platt
Citation: Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, 8(1), 71-96
Date: 03/2018
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Presents a study on the perceived environmental health risk of migrant farmworkers in rural Pennsylvania. Discusses the ways different cultures perceive risk and the socioeconomic status of the participants as factors in the study's conclusions.
Author(s): Micaela Edelson, Salma Monani, Rutherford V. Platt
Citation: Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, 8(1), 71-96
Date: 03/2018
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Occupational Pesticide Exposure and Subclinical Hypothyroidism among Male Pesticide Applicators
Details a study on thyroid dysfunction in licensed pesticide applicators. Draws data from the Agricultural Health Study. Looks at other health factors such as obesity, tobacco use, and alcohol consumption, as well as other demographic factors.
Author(s): Catherine C. Lerro, Laura E. Beane Freeman, Curt T. DellaValle, et al.
Citation: Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 75(2), 79-89
Date: 02/2018
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Details a study on thyroid dysfunction in licensed pesticide applicators. Draws data from the Agricultural Health Study. Looks at other health factors such as obesity, tobacco use, and alcohol consumption, as well as other demographic factors.
Author(s): Catherine C. Lerro, Laura E. Beane Freeman, Curt T. DellaValle, et al.
Citation: Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 75(2), 79-89
Date: 02/2018
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Evaluating Effective Leadership and Governance in a Midwestern Agricultural Safety and Health Coalition
Features a study on the effectiveness of the leadership of an Agricultural Health and Safety Center (Ag Center) serving 7 midwestern states. Details a qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the Ag Center's leadership.
Author(s): Mary J. Wendl, Mary E. Cramer
Citation: Workplace Health and Safety, 66(2), 84-94
Date: 02/2018
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Features a study on the effectiveness of the leadership of an Agricultural Health and Safety Center (Ag Center) serving 7 midwestern states. Details a qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the Ag Center's leadership.
Author(s): Mary J. Wendl, Mary E. Cramer
Citation: Workplace Health and Safety, 66(2), 84-94
Date: 02/2018
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Trends and Characteristics of Occupational Suicide and Homicide in Farmers and Agriculture Workers, 1992–2010
Presents a study on rates of work-related suicide and homicide among farmworkers from 1992-2010. Breaks down rates by year and region, and compares farmworkers to other occupations.
Author(s): Wendy Ringgenberg, Corinne Peek-Asa, Kelley Donham, Marizen Ramirez
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 34(3), 246-253
Date: 2018
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Presents a study on rates of work-related suicide and homicide among farmworkers from 1992-2010. Breaks down rates by year and region, and compares farmworkers to other occupations.
Author(s): Wendy Ringgenberg, Corinne Peek-Asa, Kelley Donham, Marizen Ramirez
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 34(3), 246-253
Date: 2018
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Child Work Safety on the Farms of Local Agricultural Market Producers: Parent and Child Perspectives
Highlights a study on the safety of children who work in agricultural settings. Focuses on children age 12-17 working on family farms in Illinois and North Carolina. Details parent and child characteristics, as well as the type of farm and products produced.
Author(s): Phillip Summers, Sara A. Quandt, Chaya R.Spears Johnson, Thomas A. Arcury
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 23(1), 52-59
Date: 2018
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Highlights a study on the safety of children who work in agricultural settings. Focuses on children age 12-17 working on family farms in Illinois and North Carolina. Details parent and child characteristics, as well as the type of farm and products produced.
Author(s): Phillip Summers, Sara A. Quandt, Chaya R.Spears Johnson, Thomas A. Arcury
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 23(1), 52-59
Date: 2018
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Tuberculosis
Provides information and statistics about tuberculosis in the U.S., globally, and specifically among migrant agricultural workers. Discusses symptoms, treatment, and risk factors.
Date: 2018
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Farmworker Health
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Provides information and statistics about tuberculosis in the U.S., globally, and specifically among migrant agricultural workers. Discusses symptoms, treatment, and risk factors.
Date: 2018
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Farmworker Health
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