Environmental Health Perspectives (May 2006)offers a mini monograph of farmworker pesticide exposure. Link to six papers now availalbe on-line.
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The number of substances reported by 127 farm workers in a study conducted in three southern states (Inscription in Drug Use among Farm Workers) ranged from one (17 persons) to ten/more (6 persons)...Learn More.
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- substanceuse_migrantlabor.pdf (29.83 KB)
Solid data is rare on migrant substance use. For several decades, the existent studies that had been published only discussed alcohol use [1,2]. Over the past decade, studies published on substances other than alcohol provide data on drug use in relation to other issues, such as HIV risk... Learn More.
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- substanceuse_migrantlabor_2.pdf (78.55 KB)
In the event of pandemic influenza, businesses will play a key role in protecting employees' health and safety as well as limiting the negative impact to the economy and society. Planning for pandemic influenza is critical.
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- businesschecklist.pdf (276.77 KB)
The mission of Bright Futures is to promote and improve the health, education, and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, families, and communities.
Strategic plan developed by DSHS for Influenza Pandemic
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- DSHSPandemic_plans.pdf (45.54 KB)
Excerpts from "Inscription In Drug Use Among Farm Workers," Original (unpublished) research by Dr. Keith Bletzer.
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- migrant_substances.pdf (29.69 KB)
Following natural disasters there is often a sharp rise in violence against women and children, especially for those who have lost their homes and who are living in crowded shelters. Teenage girls, young women, and separated children are at special risk.
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- For_the_Women_of_Katrina.pdf (18.7 KB)
The figures show that immigration trends are forming a unique generational divide: those immigrants over 40 are largely white, while those under 40 are increasingly Hispanic, Asian and from other minority groups.
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- Immigrants__younger_and_diverse.pdf (12.96 KB)
Background Briefing Prepared for Task Force on Immigration and America's Future.
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- pew_hispanic_center.pdf (797.44 KB)
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- A-Initial_protocol_review_form.doc (41 KB)
- A-Initial_protocol_review_form.pdf (55.93 KB)
This monograph looks at the incidence of cancer in mobile populations as well as significant issues in cancer screening, treatment and prevention for this population.
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- cancer_monograph.pdf (1004.8 KB)
This report focuses on the health and well-being of young children under 6 in immigrant families, those with at least one parent born outside the United States. Eight key themes emerge from the research.
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- 311139_ChildrenImmigrants.pdf (549.98 KB)