Occupational injuries: Prevalence, Patterns and Associated factors among Agriculture Workers in a developing country

Authors

  • Nayanabai Shabadi Assistant Professor
  • Deepak Anil Department of Community Medicine, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagara, Mysuru- 570015, Karnataka, India.
  • Sunil Kumar D Professor and Head
  • Saurish Hegde Post Graduate
  • Nagendra L Master of Public health
  • Kruthika B N Master of Public health
  • Vanmathi A Post Graduate
  • Hari Prakash Ph.D. Scholar

Keywords:

Occupational Health, Farmers, Injuries, Agriculture, Rural, Wound

Abstract

Background
Agriculture is the oldest occupation of settled man. According to the International Labour Organization, it is one of the top three dangerous sectors in the world, and hence, the present study aims to identify agricultural injuries in rural Mysuru, as well as the factors that contribute towards them.

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Published

2024-02-23

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 6 (2022): Global Journal of Medicine & Public Health

Section

Articles