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The Status of Latinx Occupational Health

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New and Emerging Issues in Latinx Health

Abstract

Latinx workers comprise more than 16% of the total US workforce and are overrepresented in some industries including construction, agriculture/forestry/fishing/hunting, and leisure/hospitality. In this chapter, we review the industries and occupations that disproportionately employ Latinx workers, outline the rates of fatal and nonfatal injuries within these industries and occupations, highlight several key features of the work context to understand hazards and injury risks, describe conceptual approaches to studying Latinx worker health, and examine successful strategies to research and intervention. We also provide research and intervention needs and priorities of Latinx workers in the USA.

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