Summary: This presentation will provide an overview of agricultural dusts, including their common sources and how both short-term and long-term dust exposure can impact respiratory health and contribute to broader health risks like cardiovascular disease. Practical strategies to reduce exposure and negative health consequences will be explored. The session will also highlight how lifestyle factorsRead More
Summary: There is growing concern over the role of environmental and occupational exposures in rising cancer rates in Iowa and across the country. People employed in agriculture and related industries in rural areas may face unique environmental and occupational exposures, besides genetic and behavioral risk factors, that can cause cancer. Rural barriers to accessing healthcareRead More
Summary: Hazardous materials lurk around many corners of farm shops, buildings, and barns. The health impacts of organic and inorganic exposures can be mild to devastating. Be prepared and be ready to handle identifiable and nonidentifiable materials during everyday farm and ranch work as well as during emergencies. In this training, we will discuss actionRead More
