The impact of heat on health and productivity among maize farmers in tropical climate area

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The impact of heat on health and productivity among maize farmers in tropical climate area

Background: Heat stress disorders may cause negative health outcome and subsequent productivity reduction especially in those who work under direct sunlight for an extended number of hours. Objective: This study assessed the impact of heat on the health and productivity among maize farmers in a hot...

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Main Authors:	Shiji Sadiq, Lukman, Hashim, Zailina, Osman, Malina
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Hindawi 2019
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/82496/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/82496/1/The%20impact%20of%20heat.pdf

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