Browsing Environmental health by Author "Spector, June T"
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Heat stress, heat strain, and productivity in Washington State tree fruit harvesters
Quiller, GrantBackground: Heat health effects are an important public health problem in outdoor workers, including agricultural workers. Outdoor agricultural workers who perform heavy physical labor in hot conditions are at increased ... -
Occupation and Hypertension Awareness, Washington BRFSS 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2009
Miklos, Wendy E. (2013-07-25)BACKGROUND: Hypertension is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality and is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke. Many public health efforts are aimed at the prevention and control of ... -
Relationship between Payment Schemes and Heat-Related Illness in Washington Agricultural Workers
Blank, Kristina Nicole<italic>Aim:</italic> Previous studies in various sectors have indicated that piece rate payment is associated with increased rates of occupational injuries, compared to hourly pay. The relationship between payment type ...