The migrant farmworker: health care challenge.
Migrant farmworkers comprise a severely medically underserved population, both nationally and in New Jersey. This article defines the migrant population, reviews their specific health problems, and illustrates the urgent need for the medical community's attention and resources.
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Gloucester County Special Services School District, Sewell, NJ 08080.
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