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Heat waves are becoming more frequent, longer, and more intense. Extreme heat events pose significant health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations such as older adults, low-income households, and people with pre-existing health conditions. And perhaps more so, the risks are high for people whose jobs are outdoors, such as farm workers. HealthCetera host Dr. Diana Mason, PhD, RN, talked with Dr. Nancy Rudner, DrPH, APRN, about the issue of heat injury among farmworkers. Dr. Rudner is a nurse practitioner, nurse scholar and population health expert who lives in Florida and has been doing work on heat risks and protections for that state’s farmworkers but her work is relevant everywhere. This interview first aired on WIOX Radio on July 7, 2025.
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