NE farmworkers, others face heightened risks of heat, humidity

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NE farmworkers, others face heightened risks of heat, humidity

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In Nebraska and across the Midwest, the combination of higher temperatures and rising humidity is making outdoor workers more susceptible to heat-related illnesses. Agricultural workers are among the most vulnerable. Athena Ramos, an associate professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College of Public Health who is affiliated with the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety…

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