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  • Title: Tractor-related injuries: a population-based study of a five-state region in the Midwest.
    Author: Carlson KF, Gerberich SG, Church TR, Ryan AD, Alexander BH, Mongin SJ, Renier CM, Zhang X, French LR, Masten A.
    Journal: Am J Ind Med; 2005 Mar; 47(3):254-64. PubMed ID: 15712258.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Tractor-related injuries are among the most severe of agricultural injuries. This study identifies the incidence, consequences, and potential risk factors for tractor injuries among 3,765 agricultural households in a five-state region. METHODS: Demographic, injury, and exposure data were collected for two 6-month recall periods in 1999 using computer assisted telephone interviews. A causal model served as a basis for survey design, data analysis, and interpretation of results; associated directed acyclic graphs guided development of multivariate models. RESULTS: The overall injury rate was 9.6 events per 1,000 persons per year. Increased personal risk was observed for males and prior agricultural injury experience. Compared with ages 35-44, decreased risks were identified for those less than 5, 5-9, 10-14, 15-19, and 20-24. CONCLUSIONS: Risk of tractor injury among agricultural household members varied by gender, age, and prior injury experience. .
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