Occupational Farm Work Activities Influence Workers' Indoor Home Microbiome.

Kathryn R DaltonMikyeong LeeZiyue WangShanshan ZhaoChristine G ParksLaura E Beane-FreemanAlison A Motsinger-ReifStephanie J London

Published in: medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences (2023)

Specific farm activities and exposures can impact the dust microbiome inside homes. Our work suggests that occupational farm exposures could impact the health of workers and their families through modifying the indoor environment, specifically the microbial composition of house dust, offering possible future intervention targets.

Keyphrases

air pollution
health risk
healthcare
particulate matter
human health
randomized controlled trial
public health
health risk assessment
mental health
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
current status
risk assessment
health information
social media
long term care