Health Status of Migrant Farmworkers: A Literature Review and Commentary.
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| Title: | Health Status of Migrant Farmworkers: A Literature Review and Commentary. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Rust, George S. |
| Source: | American Journal of Public Health. Oct 1990 80(10):1213-1217. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 5 |
| Publication Date: | 1990 |
| Intended Audience: | Researchers |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Information Analyses |
| Descriptors: | Demography, Health, Literature Reviews, Medical Research, Migrant Workers, Research Needs, Social Indicators |
| ISSN: | 0090-0036 |
| Abstract: | Reviews the medical literature on the health status of migrant farmworkers. Finds adequate coverage of dental health, nutrition, and childhood health, as well as several disease categories. Finds that more research is needed on population estimates, basic health status indicators, and the prevalence rates of the most common causes of death. (FMW) |
| Entry Date: | 1991 |
| Accession Number: | EJ419458 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Reviews the medical literature on the health status of migrant farmworkers. Finds adequate coverage of dental health, nutrition, and childhood health, as well as several disease categories. Finds that more research is needed on population estimates, basic health status indicators, and the prevalence rates of the most common causes of death. (FMW) |
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| ISSN: | 0090-0036 |
