| Document ID (ISN) | 109987 |
| CIS number |
09-843 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1059-924X - Journal of Agromedicine |
| Year |
2009 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Whelan S., Ruane D.J., McNamara J., Kinsella A., McNamara A. |
| Title |
Disability on Irish farms - A real concern |
| Bibliographic information |
2nd Quarter 2009, Vol.14, No.2, p.157-163. Illus. 20 ref. |
| Abstract |
A survey conducted in 2007 found that almost 5.9% (over 6000) of Irish farm operators reported disability, primarily caused through disease. Arthritis (31.4%), back problems (17%), and heart and circulatory problems (12.5%) were most frequently reported. Family farm income was lower on disability-experiencing farms relative to non-disability farms. Many farm operators (approximately 20%) ceased off-farm employment following disability, further precipitating family farm income decline. The current provision of support to farm operators experiencing disability is perceived largely insufficient. Lack of awareness and issues surrounding eligibility were the primary reasons cited for failing to avail of currently-available support services. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
compensation of occupational diseases; agriculture; sickness absenteeism; Ireland |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
arthritis; work aptitude; backache; social aspects; questionnaire survey; cardiovascular diseases; economic aspects |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Ireland |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
Occupational medicine, epidemiology
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Workers' compensation
Agriculture
|
