Revisiting cancer 15 years later: Exploring mortality among agricultural and non‐agricultural workers in the Serrana Region of Rio de Janeiro
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DOI: 10.1002/ajim.22660
Abstract: Background Agricultural production has expanded dramatically throughout Brazil. Previous research in the Serrana Region found that from 1979 to 1998, agricultural workers experienced high mortality rates from certain cancers compared to non-agricultural workers [Meyer et… read more here.
Keywords: non agricultural; agricultural workers; mortality; workers serrana ... See more keywords
Physical activity and work activities in Florida agricultural workers.
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DOI: 10.1002/ajim.23035
Abstract: BACKGROUND Laboring in hot and humid conditions is a risk factor for heat-related illnesses. Little is known about the amount of physical activity performed in the field setting by agricultural workers, a population that is… read more here.
Keywords: agricultural workers; heat related; physical activity; activity ... See more keywords
Acute kidney injury and workload in a sample of California agricultural workers.
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DOI: 10.1002/ajim.23076
Abstract: BACKGROUND Kidney damage is associated with an increased workload in high ambient temperatures and may represent a pathway to chronic kidney disease of unknown origin in agricultural workers. We tested the associations of workload and… read more here.
Keywords: kidney injury; workload; agricultural workers; acute kidney ... See more keywords
Association between pesticide exposure and neurobehavioral performance of agricultural workers: A cross‐sectional study
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DOI: 10.1002/brb3.2641
Abstract: Pesticide exposure has affected humans’ health, especially those directly in contact with a pesticide like agricultural workers. Here, we sought to see a link between pesticide exposure and cognitive impairment among male agricultural workers. read more here.
Keywords: exposure neurobehavioral; association pesticide; pesticide; agricultural workers ... See more keywords
Determination of pesticide dermal transfer to operators and agricultural workers through contact with sprayed hard surfaces.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.5077
Abstract: BACKGROUND In the present study, the rate of dermal transfer of pesticides to agricultural workers occurring via contact with sprayed hard surfaces was investigated. Cotton gloves were used as dosimeters to collect residues from hard… read more here.
Keywords: dermal transfer; agricultural workers; contact sprayed; transfer ... See more keywords
Potential exposure and risk assessment of agricultural workers to the insecticide chlorantraniliprole in rice paddies.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.7235
Abstract: BACKGROUND Exposure of agricultural workers in rice paddies to the insecticide chlorantraniliprole and its subsequent potential health risks were investigated during two scenarios (mixing/loading and hand-held spraying). The exposure factors, such as the outer dosimeter,… read more here.
Keywords: rice paddies; insecticide chlorantraniliprole; risk assessment; agricultural workers ... See more keywords
The effectiveness of educational interventions aimed at agricultural workers’ knowledge, behaviour, and risk perception for reducing the risk of pesticide exposure: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00420-022-01838-8
Abstract: The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of educational interventions aimed at agricultural workers’ knowledge, behaviour, and risk perception for reducing the risk of pesticide exposure. All studies published in the English… read more here.
Keywords: risk; educational interventions; agricultural workers; pesticide exposure ... See more keywords
Assessment of healthy lifestyle behaviors in traveling seasonal agricultural workers.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2019.11.013
Abstract: OBJECTIVES The deficiencies in working conditions, fees, housing conditions, and nutritional capabilities have negative influences on health of seasonal agricultural workers. It is highly important to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors in this group of individuals.… read more here.
Keywords: healthy lifestyle; seasonal agricultural; agricultural workers; lifestyle behaviors ... See more keywords
Safety Knowledge and Changing Behavior in Agricultural Workers: an Assessment Model Applied in Central Italy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.shaw.2017.07.009
Abstract: Background In recent years, the interest in health and safety in the workplace has increased. Agriculture is one of the human work activities with the highest risk indexes. Studies on risk perception of agricultural workers… read more here.
Keywords: agricultural workers; risk perception; safety; central italy ... See more keywords
Multiple Exposures and Coexposures to Occupational Hazards Among Agricultural Workers: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies
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DOI: 10.1016/j.shaw.2018.04.002
Abstract: Background Workers may be exposed to various types of occupational hazards at the same time, potentially increasing the risk of adverse health outcomes. The aim of this review was to analyze the effects of multiple… read more here.
Keywords: risk; agricultural workers; occupational hazards; among agricultural ... See more keywords
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Among Male French Farmers and Agricultural Workers: Is It Only Associated With Physical Exposure?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.shaw.2019.12.003
Abstract: Background Exploratory study to investigate whether co-exposure to physical wrist stressors and chemicals is associated with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in French male farmers and agricultural workers. Methods Cross-sectional study of 711 men aged 30–65… read more here.
Keywords: wrist stressors; wrist; physical wrist; agricultural workers ... See more keywords