Document ID (ISN) | 64441 |
CIS number |
95-942 |
ISSN - Serial title |
1059-924X - Journal of Agromedicine |
Year |
1994 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Stallones L., Gunderson P. |
Title |
Epidemiological perspectives on childhood agricultural injuries within the United States |
Bibliographic information |
1994, Vol.1, No.4, p.3-18. 36 ref. |
Abstract |
Epidemiological studies on agricultural injuries among children are reviewed. Techniques and limitations of the studies are described and results summarized. Tractors and farm equipment accounted for the most severe injuries experienced by farm children. Resident farm children were at greatest risk of fatal injury; boys were more likely to be killed than girls and weekday late afternoons and Saturday accounted for most events. Nonfatal injuries occurred from interaction with tractors, farm machinery, livestock and farm structures. Death rates varied across the nation. Recommendations for future studies are made. |
Descriptors (primary) |
occupational accidents; children; agriculture; injuries; fatalities; USA |
Descriptors (secondary) |
literature survey; agricultural equipment; tractors; frequency rates; time of accident; sex-linked differences; epidemiologic study |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | USA |
Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
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Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
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Browse category(ies) |
Agriculture
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