A study in GeoHealth reveals that Sonoma County farmworkers are exposed to high levels of air pollution from wildfires, prompting researchers to recommend measures to protect their health.

A study in GeoHealth reveals that farmworkers, particularly in Sonoma County, California, are exposed to high levels of air pollution from wildfires due to climate change. A program designed to determine safe working conditions during wildfires did not adequately protect these workers, prompting researchers to recommend measures such as air quality monitors, stricter requirements for employers, emergency plans, and post-exposure health screenings to protect farmworkers' health. The study highlights the vulnerability of farmworkers, who face immense pressure to work in hazardous conditions and are exposed to detrimental health impacts from wildfire smoke, including heart and lung disease, asthma, and low birth weight.

August 15, 2024
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