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Serap Gorucu1, Judd Michael2, Kelly Chege2
1Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA.
Journal of Agromedicine
|April 8, 2021
Summary
Agricultural injuries treated in U.S. emergency departments are estimated at 62,079 from 2015-2019. Tractors and agricultural vehicles were the leading causes of these injuries, highlighting a critical safety concern.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Occupational Safety
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Agriculture is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States.
- Previous methods for quantifying agricultural injuries had limitations.
- Emergency department data offers a unique perspective on non-fatal injuries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize and estimate the incidence of non-fatal agricultural-related injuries treated in U.S. emergency departments.
- To identify demographic factors, injury types, and sources associated with these injuries.
- To provide nationally representative data on agricultural injuries.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study utilizing the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) database.
- Data collected from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2019.
- Cases identified using the location code 'farm' and relevant keyword searches in narratives.
Main Results:
- An estimated 62,079 individuals were treated for agricultural injuries.
- The average age was 39 years; nearly two-thirds of patients were male, and 80% were white.
- Fractures were the most common injury, with agricultural vehicles, particularly tractors, being the primary source.
- Youth and elderly populations represented a significant proportion of injured individuals.
Conclusions:
- Agricultural vehicles are a major cause of injuries requiring emergency department treatment.
- NEISS data provides a more accurate portrayal of agricultural injury statistics.
- Findings highlight the need for targeted safety interventions in agriculture.
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