Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Farmers and farmworkers
Coumaphos Exposure and Incident Cancer among Male Participants in the Agricultural Health Study (AHS)
Details a study on prostate cancer in farmers exposed to coumaphos, a livestock insecticide, in Iowa and North Carolina. Breaks down data by age, smoking history, and alcohol consumption, among other factors.
Author(s): Carol H. Christensen, Elizabeth A. Platz, Gabriella Andreotti, et al.
Citation: Environmental Health Perspectives, 118(1), 92-96
Date: 01/2010
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Details a study on prostate cancer in farmers exposed to coumaphos, a livestock insecticide, in Iowa and North Carolina. Breaks down data by age, smoking history, and alcohol consumption, among other factors.
Author(s): Carol H. Christensen, Elizabeth A. Platz, Gabriella Andreotti, et al.
Citation: Environmental Health Perspectives, 118(1), 92-96
Date: 01/2010
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Perceptions of Environmental and Occupational Health Hazards Among Agricultural Workers in Washington State
Details a study on the perceived risk of health hazards by agricultural workers in Washington State's Yakima Valley. Bases conclusions on interviews with 389 agricultural workers.
Author(s): Jonathan N. Hofmann, Jennifer Crowe, Julie Postma, et al.
Citation: American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, 57(9), 359-371
Date: 09/2009
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Details a study on the perceived risk of health hazards by agricultural workers in Washington State's Yakima Valley. Bases conclusions on interviews with 389 agricultural workers.
Author(s): Jonathan N. Hofmann, Jennifer Crowe, Julie Postma, et al.
Citation: American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, 57(9), 359-371
Date: 09/2009
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Health Status and Health Care Access of Farm and Rural Populations
Discusses healthcare access and health status in rural areas. Describes health risks farm families experience due to their work environment.
Additional links: Report Summary
Author(s): Carol Adaire Jones, Timothy S. Parker, Mary Ahearn, Ashok K. Mishra, Jayachandran N. Variyam
Date: 08/2009
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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Discusses healthcare access and health status in rural areas. Describes health risks farm families experience due to their work environment.
Additional links: Report Summary
Author(s): Carol Adaire Jones, Timothy S. Parker, Mary Ahearn, Ashok K. Mishra, Jayachandran N. Variyam
Date: 08/2009
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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Occupational Injury and Treatment Patterns of Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers
Highlights a study based on a survey of migrant and seasonal workers in Maine and New York regarding occupational injuries and treatment locations. Breaks down rate of migrant health center and emergency room utilization, as well as the rate of injuries treated elsewhere and those that went untreated.
Author(s): Melissa A. Brower, Giulia B. Earle-Richardson, John J. May, Paul L. Jenkins
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 14(2), 172-178
Date: 05/2009
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Highlights a study based on a survey of migrant and seasonal workers in Maine and New York regarding occupational injuries and treatment locations. Breaks down rate of migrant health center and emergency room utilization, as well as the rate of injuries treated elsewhere and those that went untreated.
Author(s): Melissa A. Brower, Giulia B. Earle-Richardson, John J. May, Paul L. Jenkins
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 14(2), 172-178
Date: 05/2009
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Studying Health Outcomes in Farmworker Populations Exposed to Pesticides
Examines the issues related to studying health effects associated with chronic low-dose exposure to pesticides particularly in the farmworker population.
Author(s): Linda A. McCauley, W. Kent Anger, Matthew Keifer, et al.
Citation: Environmental Health Perspectives, 114(6), 953-960
Date: 06/2006
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Examines the issues related to studying health effects associated with chronic low-dose exposure to pesticides particularly in the farmworker population.
Author(s): Linda A. McCauley, W. Kent Anger, Matthew Keifer, et al.
Citation: Environmental Health Perspectives, 114(6), 953-960
Date: 06/2006
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Avera Farm and Rural Stress Hotline
Hotline connects farmers, ranchers, and rural residents experiencing anxiety, depression, or other behavioral health concerns to a mental health profession that can provide support and resources. Hotline is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Sponsoring organization: Avera Health
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Hotline connects farmers, ranchers, and rural residents experiencing anxiety, depression, or other behavioral health concerns to a mental health profession that can provide support and resources. Hotline is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Sponsoring organization: Avera Health
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AgriStress Provider Directory
Directory allows farmers and their families to search for mental health providers across the country. Users can search by need and postal code to find providers in their location.
Sponsoring organization: AgriSafe Network
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Directory allows farmers and their families to search for mental health providers across the country. Users can search by need and postal code to find providers in their location.
Sponsoring organization: AgriSafe Network
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Training for Community Health Workers/Promotores de Salud
Offers multiple live and self-paced trainings for community health workers covering agricultural health and safety topics including naloxone use, farmer mental health and suicide prevention, and human papillomavirus (HPV) prevention. Includes continuing education opportunities.
Sponsoring organization: AgriSafe Network
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Offers multiple live and self-paced trainings for community health workers covering agricultural health and safety topics including naloxone use, farmer mental health and suicide prevention, and human papillomavirus (HPV) prevention. Includes continuing education opportunities.
Sponsoring organization: AgriSafe Network
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AgWellness: Mental Health Resources for Utah Farmers
Offers resources including podcast episodes, online courses, articles, and connections with licensed mental health medical providers for farmers and their families in Utah.
Sponsoring organization: Utah State University Extension
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Offers resources including podcast episodes, online courses, articles, and connections with licensed mental health medical providers for farmers and their families in Utah.
Sponsoring organization: Utah State University Extension
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AgInjuryNews.org
Database of news articles tracking agriculture-related injuries. Includes filters by location, type of injury, type of operation, fatality, suicide, demographics, and more. Requires a free account to access database.
Sponsoring organization: National Farm Medicine Center
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Database of news articles tracking agriculture-related injuries. Includes filters by location, type of injury, type of operation, fatality, suicide, demographics, and more. Requires a free account to access database.
Sponsoring organization: National Farm Medicine Center
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