Can simple tools protect farmworkers from heat and chemicals? new study investigates.
NCT ID NCT06442969
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study with 60 farmworkers in Imperial County, California, measured their exposure to heat and chemicals at work and at home. Researchers provided educational materials and cooling resources through community health workers, then re-measured exposures to see if the intervention helped. The goal was to understand current risks and test a practical way to reduce them.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Education and resources provided by community health workers
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help reduce heat stress and chemical exposure for farmworkers through simple education and resources.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study (60 participants) in one region, so results may not apply to all farmworkers. It measures exposure, not health outcomes.
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Locations
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Lideres Campesinas Imperial
El Centro, California, 92243, United States