Migrant women farm workers in the occupational health literature.

作者: Rima R. Habib , Fadi A. Fathallah

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-2012-0101-4356

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摘要: Little attention has been given to the vulnerable populations of migrant women agricultural workers. A systemic review in PubMed was carried out (1990-2008) using terms related workers, with specific focus on women. Case studies from Lebanon and California are presented highlight key physical, psychosocial, cultural risk factors among these working populations. The revealed a host potential problems that span pesticide exposure musculoskeletal disorders socio-cultural barriers. Comprehensive exposure-outcome intervention focusing specifically agriculture lacking. In depth work environment workers sector needed. Personal environmental influence health should be considered any effective aiming policy making have positive impact

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