chapter 16: rural public health for migrant workers

Question 1

what are three names given to migrant workers?

Answer 1

foreign workers, expatriates, guest workers

Question 2

what are three names that include migrant works?

Answer 2

refugees, temporary residents, undocumented immigrants

Question 3

what ethnic group has the highest number of migrant workers?

Answer 3

hispanics and latinos

Question 4

what country are the majority of migrant workers, in the united states. from?

Answer 4

mexico

Question 5

what foods are migrant workers likely to consume?

Answer 5

fast food, junk food, canned foods

Question 6

what are the three health indicators that poor sleep quality normally correlates with?

Answer 6

high levels of musculoskeletal pain, depressive symptoms, anxiety

note: poor sleep included having less than eight hours of sleep per night and elevated daytime sleepiness

Question 7

what is the most common cancer among migrant working men?

Answer 7

prostate cancer

Question 8

what are the two most common substances abused by migrant workers?

Answer 8

alcohol and tobacco