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Health Behavior, Level of Hemoglobin A1c, and Quality of Life Among Agricultural Workers of Various Ethnicities in Thai Border Communities

Frontiers in Medicine, 2022
BackgroundLittle is known about the glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels and quality of life (QoL) in ethnic minority agricultural workers. We investigated the links among health behaviors, HbA1c levels, and QoL ethnic agricultural workers living in rural ...
Sorawit Boonyathee, Parichat Ong-Artborirak, Katekaew Seangpraw, Prakasit Tonchoy, Supakan Kantow, Sasivimol Bootsikeaw, Nisarat Auttama, Monchanok Choowanthanapakorn, Dech Dokpuang, Pitakpong Panta   +9 more
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A pilot project to increase health literacy among youth from seasonal farmworker families in rural eastern North Carolina: a qualitative exploration of implementation and impact

Journal of the Medical Library Association, 2019
Objective: There are substantial health inequalities for seasonal agricultural workers and their families in the United States. One identified inequality is in health literacy.
Israel M. Mendez, Mary Lisa Pories, Leah Cordova, Andreina Malki, Melinda F. Wiggins, Joseph G. L. Lee   +5 more
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IMPLEMENTASI ALGORITMA BREADTH FIRST SEARCH DAN METODE CERTAITY FACTOR PADA SISTEM PAKAR DIAGNOSA PENYAKIT TANAMAN CABAI

Jurnal Teknoif Teknik Informatika Institut Teknologi Padang, 2021
The Department of Agriculture, Food Crops and Horticulture, Regency of Lima Puluh Kota recorded a decrease in chili production every year which can cause direct losses to farmers.
Ganda Yoga Swara, Minarni, Putri Mandarani, Anisya, Dede Wira Trise Putra   +4 more
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Ischaemic heart disease among livestock and agricultural workers [PDF]

Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2003
Background:Agricultural workers are exposed to organic dust containing endotoxins, mites, and moulds.Aims:To compare the occurrence of ischaemic heart disease (IHD) among male and female livestock and agricultural workers with gainfully employed men and women in Sweden.Methods:Male and female livestock and agricultural workers were identified in the ...
B, Sjögren, J, Weiner, K, Larsson
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Dermal Exposure Associated with Occupational End Use of Pesticides and the Role of Protective Measures

Safety and Health at Work, 2013
Background: Occupational end users of pesticides may experience bodily absorption of the pesticide products they use, risking possible health effects.
Ewan MacFarlane, Renee Carey, Tessa Keegel, Sonia El-Zaemay, Lin Fritschi   +4 more
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Development of Passive Upper Limb Exoskeleton Device (H-Frame) for Augment the Load Carrying Capability of the Human [PDF]

한국정밀공학회지, 2023
Carrying heavy objects in agricultural and industrial sites is the most basic labor, which requires a lot of energy. Many equipment such as crane, chain block, elevator, and forklift truck has been developed to reduce human power.
Dong-Hyun Jeong, Do Yeon Kang, Ji Seck Lee   +2 more
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Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Plantation Workers in Kerala, India

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, 2022
Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) is one of the major occupational health problems worldwide. Musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS) can indicate an underlying MSD.
Anjali Sharma, Jissa Vinoda Thulaseedharan   +1 more
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Prevalence of kidney disease of unknown etiology in agricultural workers, Guatemala

Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública, 2023
Objectives. To determine the prevalence of kidney disease of unknown etiology in banana, melon, and tomato workers in north-eastern Guatemala, and to evaluate the usefulness of a cystatin C blood test for early detection of renal disease. Methods.
Gerardo Arroyo, Gabriella Soto, Sofía García, Jorge Pérez-Folgar, Paola Bailón, Brenda Acabal, Anita Cocón, Mario Díaz-Moscoso, Federico Nave   +8 more
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Proportional mortality and years of potential life lost due to liver diseases among agricultural workers, Brazil, 2017 to 2022 [PDF]

Cadernos de Saúde Pública
: This study aimed to describe the profile and calculate the years of potential life lost (YPLL) due to liver diseases in Brazilian agricultural workers from 2017 to 2022.
Jailma dos Santos Silva, Soraia Arruda, Thayane Silva Nunes, Wiler de Paula Dias, Adedayo Michael Awoniyi, Armando Meyer, Cleber Cremonese   +6 more
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Occupational health and safety in agriculture. A systematic review

Revista de la Facultad de Medicina, 2020
  Introduction: The prevalence of occupational diseases in the agricultural sector is higher than in other industries, since agricultural workers are at higher risk of exposure to different chemicals and pesticides, and are more prone to occupational ...
Licet Paola Molina-Guzmán, Leonardo Alberto Ríos-Osorio   +1 more
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