Urban occupational health in the Mexican and Latino/Latina immigrant population: A literature review Journal Article
| Authors: | Gany, F.; Novo, P.; Dobslaw, R.; Leng, J. |
| Article Title: | Urban occupational health in the Mexican and Latino/Latina immigrant population: A literature review |
| Abstract: | Mexican and Latino/Latina immigrants represent a rapidly growing population within the United States. The majority settle in urban areas. As a group, Mexican immigrants typically have low educational attainment and socioeconomic status, and limited English proficiency. These immigrants often find work in hazardous jobs, with high injury and fatality rates. They often have inadequate or no safety training, no personal protective equipment, limited understanding of workers' rights, job insecurity, fear of report of undocumented status and lack health care benefits. This review includes what has been published on the urban occupational health of this population. The findings suggest that Mexican and Latino/Latina immigrants experience higher rates of work-related fatalities and injuries compared to other populations, and may be less likely to report such incidents to employers or to apply for workers' compensation. There is a strong need to develop effective programs to address the health and safety of this vulnerable population. |
| Keywords: | united states; occupational diseases; occupational health; hispanic; hispanic americans; ethnology; humans; human; statistics and numerical data; mexican american; occupational injuries; mexican americans |
| Journal Title: | Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health |
| Volume: | 16 |
| Issue: | 5 |
| ISSN: | 1557-1912 |
| Publisher: | Springer |
| Date Published: | 2014-10-01 |
| Start Page: | 846 |
| End Page: | 855 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10903-013-9806-8 |
| PUBMED: | 23468371 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PMCID: | PMC5469291 |
| DOI/URL: | |
| Notes: | Export Date: 2 November 2015 -- Source: Scopus |
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