The Health of Farm Workers

Paper Summary:

This paper explores the present health situation, mortality rates, diseases and access to health benefits of migrant and seasonal farm workers in the US. The paper then examines what can be done to improve these workers' access to healthcare and medical insurance. The paper asserts that the importance of farm workers for the agricultural economy requires that a far-reaching and comprehensive solution to these issues be reached.

Outline:
Introduction
The Present Health Situation
Policies, Solutions and Reform
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Farm workers who are migrant and seasonal are an important and integral part of the American agricultural enterprise and industry. According to recent figures there are more than three million farm workers who earn their livelihood through migrant or seasonal farm labor. (Rosenbaum and Shin, 2005) However, the general situation and conditions of these workers and the many associated variables indicate that these hired workers are subject to often severe health challenges. These challenges are related not only to the nature of their work but to other factors and variables as well, such as poverty and working arrangements that can have a significant impact on their health and accessibility to health coverage and care. (Rosenbaum and Shin, 2005)"

Sample of Sources Used:

• Health Problems among Migrant Farmworkers' Children in the U.S. ERIC Digest. September 27, 2008. <http://www.ericdigests.org/1993/migrant.htm>
• ILO warns on farm safety Agriculture mortality rates remain high Pesticides pose major health risks to global workforce. September 27, 2008. <http://www.ilo.org/global/About_the_ILO/Media_and_public_information/Press_releases/lang--en/WCMS_008027/index.htm>
• Overview of America's Farmworkers. September 27, 2008. <http://www.ncfh.org/aaf_01.php>
• Protect Farm Worker's Health. September 27, 2008. <http://www.csnnalumni.org/general_nutrition.asp?id=
• Rosenbaum, S. and Shin, P. Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers: Health Insurance Coverage and Access to Care. September 27, 2008. <http://www.kff.org/uninsured/upload/Migrant-and-Seasonal-Farmworkers-Health-Insurance-Coverage-and-Access-to-Care-Report.pdf>

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