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Health Needs of Seasonal Farmworkers And Their Families

Author: Shafer, James K.
Date Published: 1961


This article describes the all too common shortcomings in the living and working conditions of a migrant farm worker and his family, and the effects of these conditions upon the worker's health and welfare. Also describes some local and state actions being implemented to remedy these shortcomings in available healthcare, and urges for national responsibility and legislation to address these issues.

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Number of Pages: 6