April 30th, 2012 at 9:21 am

Living and working safely: Challenges for migrant and seasonal farmworkers.

in: Research and Reports ✺ Investigaciones y Reportajes

North Carolina Medical Journal 72:466-470, 2012.

Migrant and seasonal farmworkers are essential to North Carolina agriculture, yet they experience major health risks. This commentary describes the characteristics of North Carolina farmworkers, important hazards they face, and the status of regulatory protections. Finally, it presents a summary of policy needed to protect the health of farmworkers. Read more…

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One in three Hispanic Immigrants surveyed by VIA in 2010 state that substance use is the leading concern they have for Hispanic Youth.

 

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