Latino farmworkers in the eastern United States: health, safety and justice

They work at some of America’s most hazardous jobs, have few protections, andreceive some of the lowest wages. Latino Farmworkers in the Eastern United States describes this understudied and underserved population. Taking a social justice stance, this volume examines the health and living conditions of workers in agriculture, while advocating for equality. Contributors cover all major areas of illness and injury (including occupational, environmental, infections, and pesticides), while also focusing on systemic social conditions, from laxindustry regulations to lack of basic services – problems that are exacerbated by workers’ status as recent immigrants. Mental health burdens from the effects of discrimination to substance use, as well as the cumulative impact of workers’ separation from families are discussed for a comprehensive, meticulously documented resource. Highlights the unique characteristics of the farmworkerpopulation in the eastern United States Discusses occupational health problems among farmworkers, both general (e.g., musculoskeletal disorders) and job-specific (e.g., green tobacco sickness) Includes in-depth chapters on pesticide exposure, infectious diseases, and mental health Reports on health issues specific to women and children INDICE: Introduction: Health, Safety and Justice.- Context.- Housing and Workplace Safety and Sanitation.- Pesticide Exposure.- Occupational Injuries and Illness.- Infectious Disease.- Mental Health.- The Health of Women and Children.- Advocacy and Intervention.- An Agenda for Justice.

• ISBN: 978-0-387-88346-5
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 385
• Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés