Assessing the Health of Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers in New York State: Statewide Data 2003-2005
Author: Emmi, K. E., Jurkowski, J.M., Codru, N.
Date Published: 2010
New York State data were used to document demographic characteristics and identify the top five most prevalent disease conditions among migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families working in the state from 2003 to 2005. The majority of migrant and seasonal farmworkers were Hispanic with New York or Mexico the most frequently reported migrant home. Infections, muscular skeletal problems, respiratory disease, hypertension, and diabetes were the five most prevalent diseases identified.
Date Published: 2010
New York State data were used to document demographic characteristics and identify the top five most prevalent disease conditions among migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families working in the state from 2003 to 2005. The majority of migrant and seasonal farmworkers were Hispanic with New York or Mexico the most frequently reported migrant home. Infections, muscular skeletal problems, respiratory disease, hypertension, and diabetes were the five most prevalent diseases identified.
