The Condition of Farmworker Housing in the Eastern United States
Author: Vallejos, Q.M.; Quandt, S.A.; Arcury, T.A.
Date Published: 2009
This chapter reviews the literature that documents the condition of farmworker housing in the eastern United States. Significant discrepancies exist between farmworkers' and the general population's exposure to hazardous housing conditions. Although documentation of health effects of farmworkers' substandard housing is scarce, research among other populations demonstrates effects farmworkers are likely to experience. Housing standards for rural private market housing and for employer-provided farmworker housing need to be strengthened and better enforced.
Date Published: 2009
This chapter reviews the literature that documents the condition of farmworker housing in the eastern United States. Significant discrepancies exist between farmworkers' and the general population's exposure to hazardous housing conditions. Although documentation of health effects of farmworkers' substandard housing is scarce, research among other populations demonstrates effects farmworkers are likely to experience. Housing standards for rural private market housing and for employer-provided farmworker housing need to be strengthened and better enforced.
