Delivery of Health Services To Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers
Author: Arcury, Thomas A.
Date Published: 2007
Farmworkers are low-paid, uninsured employees in an extremely hazardous industry, and they provide an essential service for U.S. society. This study evaluates the delivery of health services to farmworkers. It describes the farmworker population in the United States, noting characteristics (e.g. migratory and immigration status) that limit their access to and utilization of health services. It describes the health service needs of this population, including occupational health, mental health, oral health and chronic disease treatment. Cultural, structural, legal, financial, and geographic barriers
Date Published: 2007
Farmworkers are low-paid, uninsured employees in an extremely hazardous industry, and they provide an essential service for U.S. society. This study evaluates the delivery of health services to farmworkers. It describes the farmworker population in the United States, noting characteristics (e.g. migratory and immigration status) that limit their access to and utilization of health services. It describes the health service needs of this population, including occupational health, mental health, oral health and chronic disease treatment. Cultural, structural, legal, financial, and geographic barriers
