Injury risks in children of California migrant Hispanic farm worker families

Abstract

Occupational injury was uncommon in this group of children in migrant Hispanic farm worker families. Injury prevention in this population should include a focus on the home and surrounding environment as well as the work place.

Determinants of Health Insurance Status for Children of Latino Immigrant and Other US Farm Workers

“…7 Many environmental hazards also affect farm workers' children, including high levels of pesticide exposure. 8,9 Older children of farm workers often engage in agricultural work themselves, 10 and agricultural work is among the most dangerous of occupations. 11 Furthermore, a disproportionately high number of occupational injuries and fatalities occur among young farm workers.…”

Comparative Description of Migrant Farmworkers versus Other Students Attending Rural South Texas Schools: Substance Use, Work, and Injuries

“…3 For children of migrant farmworkers, in addition to these urban vs rural differences, it is necessary to consider unique issues including educational challenges, mental health problems, and health hazards. [3][4][5][6][7][8][9] Other research indicates that migrant children are more vulnerable to academic and emotional problems than are nonmigrant children in similar social situations. Especially vulnerable are those migrant children who are not fluent in the English language.…”

Globally Mobile Populations and the Spread of Emerging Pathogens

“…One study reported that 6% of male and 4% of female agricultural workers had at least 1 workplace injury during the 12-month period before the interview (17). Other studies have shown that direct contact with pesticides is frequently associated with multiple workplace health con-ditions, such as irritated eyes, headache, blurred vision, dizziness, numbness, tingling, diarrhea, vomiting, and skin irritation (18,19). Recent research on the mental health of agricultural workers has found that nearly 40% of workers experience depression and 30% experience anxiety (20).…”