Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved
Volume 21, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 448-463

Assessing the health of migrant and seasonal farmworkers in New York State: Statewide data 2003-2005 (Article)

Emmi K.E. , Jurkowski J.M. , Codru N. , Bell E.M. , Kacica M.A. , Carter T.P.
  • a [Affiliation not available]
  • b Department of Health Policy, Management and Behavior, University at Albany School of Public Health, One University Place, Rensselaer, NY 12144, United States
  • c University at Albany School of Public Health, United States
  • d Department of Epidemiology, University at Albany School of Public Health, United States
  • e University at Albany School of Public Health, United States, Division of Family Health, New York State Department of Health, United States
  • f [Affiliation not available]

Abstract

Objectives: 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. Methods: Prevalence estimates were derived using enumeration and diagnosis data provided by New York State Department of Health contractors. The sample totals ranged from 6,500 to 8,000 migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families. Results: 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. Conclusion: Migrant and seasonal farmworkers in New York State experienced health conditions common among agricultural workers. Additional research and surveillance are necessary for understanding and serving their health needs.

Author Keywords

Ethnicity race Infection Chronic diseases Disease prevalence Migrant and seasonal farmworkers

Index Keywords

occupational disease human statistics Agriculture health status ethnology Mexico Hispanic Americans United States Young Adult Humans family Hispanic Adolescent New York male preschool child female Infant Child, Preschool Agricultural Workers' Diseases prevalence Article adult migration Transients and Migrants Child
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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-77952934963&doi=10.1353%2fhpu.0.0279&partnerID=40&md5=bc25932fa084165d3951557dacdaa901
DOI: 10.1353/hpu.0.0279
ISSN: 10492089
Cited by: 12
Original Language: English