Self-Reported Occupational Injuries and Perceived Occupational Health Problems among Latino Immigrant Swine Confinement Workers in Missouri
Swine production has changed dramatically, and in the United States production often takes place in concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). Because of the size and density of these types of facilities, workers may be exposed to serious occupational health risks such as noxious gases, agricul...
Main Authors: | Athena K. Ramos, Axel Fuentes, Marcela Carvajal-Suarez |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2018-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Environmental and Public Health |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/8710901 |
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