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Johnston, Helen J. – Migration Today, 1984
Presents a broad, historical overview of federal legislation and agencies created to improve the health situation of migrant farm workers. Focuses particularly on the Migrant Health Act (of 1962) and its subsequent revisions. Asserts that a need still exists for special arrangements for health care for migrants and other seasonal farm workers. (KH)
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Federal Programs, Hispanic Americans, Migrant Health Services
