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Rohan Jadhav1, Chandran Achutan2, Gleb Haynatzki3
1Department of Public Health, California State University Fresno, Fresno, California.
Background:
This study focused on risk factors for serious injuries in farm and ranch operators in the central United States.
Methods:
The Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health, in collaboration with the National Agricultural Statistics Service, sent mail surveys to 6953, 6912, and 6912 farms/ranches in 2011-2013, respectively, covering seven Midwestern states.
Results:
The average survey response rate was 35%. The average annual incidence rate (injuries/100 workers) was 6.91 for all injuries and 2.40 for serious injuries. Univariate analyses determined several demographic and farm production-related risk factors for serious injury. Adjusted analysis showed a greater risk of serious injury for operators of age 45-54 years (vs. 65 and higher), those who worked 75-99% of their time (vs. less time), and those who operated larger land areas (vs. smaller).
Conclusion:
The identified risk factors should be considered when targeting injury prevention programs.
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