Illinois' Farmworkers

health needs

IMC photo archives Farmworker health and nutrition continue to be extremely inadequate by national standards.  Due to their mobile lifestyle, many individuals, particularly children, suffer from vitamin deficiencies, anemia, higher incidence of disease, environmentally-related illnesses, upper respiratory infections and gastro-intestinal problems, lower life expectancy and inadequate access to the health services delivery system.  There is growing concern about the need for HIV and substance abuse prevention education and counseling, particularly for youth and young adults. Language barriers as well as cultural differences impede access to community services, including health services. For more information about migrant health services in Illinois, contact the Community Health Partnership of Illinois at CHPChicago@aol.com.   housing needs  future outlook needs of farmworkers who are Illinois' farmworkers?

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Illinois Migrant Council (IMC)
info@illinoismigrant.org
Last revised: February 18, 2000