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- Title
Health concerns of male and female farmers: implications for health promotion planning.
- Authors
Thurston, Wilfreda E.; Blundell-Gosselin, Heather Jo; Vollman, Ardene Robinson
- Abstract
Farming is a dangerous occupation, and the need for effective health promotion programs for farmers has long been recognized. Canadian policymakers have also recognized the imperative for a better understanding of rural health needs. This article presents data from a non-clinical random survey conducted as a needs assessment in south central Alberta. The study was designed to gain a better understanding of farmers' views regarding agricultural health and safety issues. The results indicate that while farmers report generally good health, they experience a number of farm-related injuries and illnesses. In many cases, they worry more about the effects of farming on the health of family members than on their own health. Farmers vary in age, education, income and off-farm employment. Male and female farmers differ in important ways. The variation among farmers and in the types and sizes of farms, and the different needs farmers may have from their other rural neighbours or those who live in rural towns, points to the need for health promotion processes that incorporate this diversity.
- Subjects
HEALTH of farmers; RURAL health; HEALTH promotion; PUBLIC health
- Publication
Canadian Journal of Rural Medicine (Joule Inc.), 2003, Vol 8, Issue 4, p239
- ISSN
1203-7796
- Publication type
Article