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A Case-Crossover Study of Heat Exposure and Injury Risk in Outdoor Agricultural Workers.

June T SpectorDavid K BonautoLianne SheppardTania Busch-IsaksenMiriam CalkinsDarrin AdamsMax LieblichRichard A Fenske
Published in: PloS one (2016)
Agricultural workers laboring in warm conditions are at risk for heat-related traumatic injuries. Combined heat-related illness and injury prevention efforts should be considered in high-risk populations exposed to warm ambient conditions in the setting of physical exertion.
Keyphrases
  • air pollution
  • heat stress
  • heavy metals
  • risk assessment
  • climate change
  • particulate matter
  • spinal cord injury
  • physical activity
  • human health
  • quality improvement