Heat-Related Illness among Oregon Farmworkers
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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 associated with heat knowledge, level of concern regarding HRI, and comfort level taking breaks at work....
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1660-4601
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph110909273