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A Comparison of Agricultural Injuries Between the Young and Elderly: New York and Kentucky
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Agricultural EconomicsInjury PreventionNew YorkSocial Determinants Of HealthGeriatric MedicineOccupational DiseasePublic HealthOlderage GroupOccupational NursingGeriatricsElderly CareCrop DamageRehabilitationOccupational SafetyAgricultural HistoryNursingRural HealthOccupational TherapyYounger Age GroupAgricultural Injuries BetweenElder AbuseMedicine
Injury cases from the New York and Kentucky Occupational Health Nurses inAgricultural Communities programs were examined for differences between those aged18 to 59 and those greater than 59 years to identify and understand unique factorsassociated with the older farmer. Overall, the injuries sustained by the elderly weremore severe than those in the younger age group. A significantly higher frequency ofinjuries caused by machines, especially tractors, and overexertion occurred in the olderage group. The older population experienced more fatal injuries and injuries whichresulted in hospitalizations than the younger population. Further research is neededabout factors contributing to these injuries including physical limitations, economicissues and behavior.