Central California Farmworkers Face Uphill Battle for Health Care


Between one-third and one-half of farmworkers surveyed suffer from chronic diseases, including diabetes and hypertension. Many of these conditions are linked to “social determinants of health” like socio-economic status and a lack of access to primary care and health insurance coverage. In this video, PBS NewsHour digital anchor Nicole Ellis speaks to KVPR’s Kerry Klein about her reporting in Central California.

Between one-third and one-half of farmworkers surveyed suffer from chronic diseases, including diabetes and hypertension. Many of these conditions are linked to “social determinants of health” like socio-economic status and a lack of access to primary care and health insurance coverage. In this video, PBS NewsHour digital anchor Nicole Ellis speaks to KVPR’s Kerry Klein about her reporting in Central California.