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A Cross-Sectional Study of Stressors Among Farmers in Eastern North Carolina

Gregory D. Kearney, Ann P. Rafferty, Lauren R Hendricks, Daniel Allen, Robin Tutor-Marcom

North Carolina Medical Journal · 2014 · 83 citations · 24 references

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Information about perceived stressors among farmers may help health professionals develop targeted interventions for reducing stress. More research is needed to better evaluate health outcomes, to reduce farm-related injuries, and to improve psychosocial well-being.

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