Heat illness widespread among young farmworkers in Arizona: study

A recent Arizona State University study found that nearly 60% of young Latino farmworkers in Arizona experienced at least one heat-related illness symptom in the past year. The research highlights a significant occupational health crisis affecting agricultural workers in high-temperature environments.

Tempe, AZ — Nearly 3 out of 5 farmworkers in Arizona have experienced at least one symptom of heat-related illness in the past year, results of a recent study show. A team led by a researcher from Arizona State University conducted a cross-sectional study of 180 Latino farmworkers between the ages…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.