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Farm injuries in children: a review.
1Clinical Sciences Center H6/440, 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792-4116, USA. gpdemuri@facstaff.wisc.edu
WMJ : Official Publication of the State Medical Society of Wisconsin
|February 28, 2001
Summary
Farm injuries pose a significant risk to children, with tractors being the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal incidents. Prevention strategies focus on education, safety devices, and addressing risk factors like poor supervision.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Safety
- Pediatric Injury Epidemiology
Background:
- Farming is a hazardous occupation with substantial risks for children living and working on farms.
- Farm-related injuries and fatalities disproportionately affect children and adolescents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and prevention of farm injuries in children and adolescents.
- To highlight the scope of the problem with national and state-specific data.
Main Methods:
- Review of epidemiological data on farm injuries in children and adolescents.
- Analysis of injury agents, age distribution, and injury sites.
- Identification of risk factors and preventive measures.
Main Results:
- Over 100 children die and 27,000 are injured annually nationwide.
- Injury peaks occur in preschoolers (3-4 years) and adolescents (13-16 years); boys are more frequently injured.
- Tractors are the most common and deadly agent, followed by drownings and animal-related incidents.
Conclusions:
- Farm injuries in children are a critical public health issue requiring targeted prevention.
- Key risk factors include inadequate supervision, unrealistic expectations, and lack of safety measures.
- Effective prevention involves education, regulation, safety devices, and accessible resources for families and providers.