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Document ID (ISN)64441
CIS number 95-942
ISSN - Serial title 1059-924X - Journal of Agromedicine
Year 1994
Convention or series no.
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 ProvinceUSA
Subject(s) Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
Broad subject area(s) Industries and occupations
Browse category(ies) Agriculture