HIV infection, syphilis, and tuberculosis screening among migrant farm workers--Florida, 1992
Mmwr. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 41(39): 723-725
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0149-2195 PMID: 1528182 DOI: 10.1001/jama.1992.03490150043007
Accession: 040238821
An estimated 2.7-4.0 million persons in the United States are classified as migrant and seasonal farm workers (1). Despite a high prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) and other conditions among migrant workers (2-4), approximately 13% have access to or receive care at federally funded migrant health clinics (5). During February-March 1992, to assess the prevalence of selected health conditions among migrant farm workers, the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (FDHRS) conducted a voluntary screening for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1 infection, syphilis, and TB among workers living in 14 migrant camps in Immokalee, Florida. This report summarizes the results of the screening and describes disease-prevention efforts developed by FDHRS for migrant workers.
