The association of skin conditions with housing conditions among <scp>N</scp>orth <scp>C</scp>arolina <scp>L</scp>atino migrant farm workers

Abstract

Skin conditions are common among migrant farm workers in North Carolina. The quality of housing conditions, particularly hot, dry indoor thermal environment, demonstrated significant associations with pruritus, rash, and scaling. The impact of housing characteristics on pruritus and blisters was greatest in new migrant farm workers. Further research is needed to delineate additional housing factors that could cause or exacerbate skin diseases in farm workers.