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Rural Agricultural Health and Safety – Resources

Selected recent or important resources focusing on Rural Agricultural Health and Safety.

Pesticide Use and Age-Related Macular Degeneration in the Agricultural Health Study
Highlights a study on age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and pesticide use among agricultural pesticide applicators. Analyzes self-reported data from a cohort of workers and their spouses in Iowa and North Carolina in 1993-1997.
Author(s): Martha P. Montgomery, Eric Postel, David M. Umbach, et al.
Citation: Environmental Health Perspectives, 125(7)
Date: 07/2017
Type: Document
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Health Insurance is Key to Farm & Ranch Economic Viability - 2017 National Farmer and Rancher Survey Findings
Details the results of a national farmer and rancher survey regarding health insurance coverage and its importance to health of agricultural workers and their families. Discusses the impact of health insurance coverage and cost on the agricultural economy.
Author(s): Shoshanah Inwood, Alana Knudson, Katlyn Morris, et al.
Date: 07/2017
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: HIREDnAg
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A Hearing Loss Prevention Outreach Program for Farmers and Motorsports Enthusiasts
Discusses the effectiveness of a hearing loss prevention outreach program distributing ear plugs at a national truck and tractor pull event in rural Tomah, Wisconsin to encourage hearing protection usage in occupational and recreational activities.
Author(s): Melanie Buhr-Lawler
Citation: Seminars in Hearing, 38(2), 212-222
Date: 05/2017
Type: Document
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Characteristics of Farm Equipment-Related Crashes Associated With Injury in Children and Adolescents on Farm Equipment
Explores data on injuries from farm equipment-related accidents involving children under 18 and aims to identify the factors that contribute to youth injuries. Breaks down data by crash characteristics, driver and passenger characteristics, and by type of injury, among other measures.
Author(s): Maisha Toussaint, Kayla Faust, Corinne Peek-Asa, Marizen Ramirez
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 33(2), 127-134
Date: 04/2017
Type: Document
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Occupational Exposure to Pesticides and the Incidence of Lung Cancer in the Agricultural Health Study
Presents an exploration of incidents of lung cancer in agricultural workers due to exposure from pesticides. Draws data from the Agricultural Health Study, which surveys agricultural workers in Iowa and North Carolina.
Author(s): Matthew R. Bonner, Laura E. Beane Freeman, Jane A. Hoppin, et al.
Citation: Environmental Health Perspectives, 125(4), 544-551
Date: 04/2017
Type: Document
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Passive Sampling for Indoor and Outdoor Exposures to Chlorpyrifos, Azinphos-Methyl, and Oxygen Analogs in a Rural Agricultural Community
Examines pesticides and oxygen analogs in the air following spray applications in Washington and California. Compares indoor and outdoor air and surface concentrations in farmworker and non-farmworker households.
Author(s): Jenna L. Gibbs, Michael G. Yost, Maria Negrete, Richard A. Fenske
Citation: Environmental Health Perspectives
Date: 03/2017
Type: Document
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Lifetime Allergic Rhinitis Prevalence among U.S. Primary Farm Operators: Findings from the 2011 Farm and Ranch Safety Survey
Presents the finding of a survey of farmers and ranchers on whether or not they suffer from seasonal allergies. Looks at the role of pesticide use, type of farming being done, and the prevalence of asthma, among other factors.
Author(s): Jacek M. Mazurek, Paul K. Henneberger
Citation: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 90(6), 507-515
Date: 03/2017
Type: Document
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A Longitudinal Study of Atrazine and 2,4-D Exposure and Oxidative Stress Markers among Iowa Corn Farmers
Presents a study on oxidative stress in Iowa corn farmers who have been exposed to certain pesticides and herbicides. Breaks down data by age, smoking history, and alcohol use, among other factors.
Author(s): Catherine C. Lerro, Laura E. Beane Freeman, Lützen Portengen, et al.
Citation: Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis, 58(1), 30-38
Date: 01/2017
Type: Document
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Respirator Use among U.S. Farm Operators with Asthma: Results from the 2011 Farm and Ranch Safety Survey
Details a study on respirator use by farm workers with work-induced asthma based on the 2011 Farm and Ranch Safety Survey. Analyzes data based on type of farm/ranch, acreage, and individual farm-worker characteristics, such as age, marital status, and smoking status, among others.
Author(s): Megan L. Casey, Jacek M. Mazurek
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 22(2), 78-88
Date: 01/2017
Type: Document
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Heat Strain, Volume Depletion and Kidney Function in California Agricultural Workers
Presents a study of agricultural workers in California on the long-term health outcomes of working while being continually exposed to high temperatures. Discusses the complications that stem from repeated heat strain and volume depletion, such as acute kidney injury (AKI). Breaks down data by laborers country of origin, gender, and history of kidney disease, among other factors.
Author(s): Sally Moyce, Diane Mitchell, Tracey Armitage, et al.
Citation: Occupational & Environmental Medicine, 74, 402-409
Date: 01/2017
Type: Document
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