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Lower extremity injuries sustained while farming.

Janice A Neil1

  • 1East Carolina University, School of Nursing, Greenville, NC 27858, USA.

Journal of Agromedicine
|July 11, 2003
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Farmers experience frequent lower extremity injuries, averaging 4.86 per person, with blisters and animal-related incidents being most common. Prevention programs should focus on foot care and hazard education, especially for those with chronic health conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Safety
  • Occupational Health
  • Podiatry

Background:

  • The agricultural environment presents significant risks to farmers' lower extremities.
  • Individuals with chronic diseases affecting the lower limbs are particularly vulnerable to farm-related injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of lower extremity injuries among farmers.
  • To prioritize injury types for effective prevention program development.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted with 100 farmers at a large farm show in the southeastern United States.
  • Data collected focused on the types and frequency of lower extremity injuries.

Main Results:

  • Farmers reported an average of 4.86 injuries per individual.

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  • The most prevalent injuries included blisters from footwear and being stepped on by animals.
  • Chronic health conditions exacerbate injury risk and potential disability.

    • Conclusions:

    • Regular foot assessments, evaluations, and education on farming hazards are crucial for injury prevention.
    • Targeted prevention strategies are needed to mitigate common lower extremity injuries in agricultural workers.