Heat-Related Illness among Oregon Farmworkers

Farmworkers are particularly vulnerable to climate-sensitive health outcomes such as heat-related illness (HRI) given their tasks involve heavy exertion in an outdoor setting. The objectives of the study were to: (1) describe symptoms of HRI experienced by farmworkers and (2) explore factors associa...

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Main Authors: Jeffrey W. Bethel, Renee Harger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-09-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/11/9/9273