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Course summary
This webinar series will provide in-depth information and conversation about common agricultural-related health issues, such as pesticide exposure, cancer risk, exposure to heat, fire safety, and mental health challenges. The influence of social, cultural, and political factors on the health status of farmworkers and their families will also be discussed. This first in the series will discuss how to advocate for equitable health care for farmworkers, understand the challenges farmworkers face and learn ways to increase health & safety awareness.
What you'll learn
- Learning Objectives:
- 1. Describe extreme heat exposure and effects on farmworker health 2. Explain significance of cancer screenings for farmworkers, especially for women of reproductive age. 3. Discuss the health challenges farmworkers face physically, socially, and mentally. 4. Describe ways to increase health & safety awareness for these populations. 5. Recognize equitable health care practices and policies for farmworkers and their families.