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 FenskePublished 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.