Sociodemographic characteristics, health, and success at obtaining work among Latino urban day laborers.

Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the health and social circumstances, knowledge of and access to health and social services, and success at getting work among urban day laborers.

Methods: We conducted an interview survey of 217 men waiting for work at several sites in San Francisco.

Results: Day laborers were generally unsuccessful at obtaining work and had less than optimal housing, but supported a number of family members.