The Prevalence of Disabilities in the U.S. Farm Population

Miller, Cristina; Aherin, Robert A.

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“…1 In recent years, greater attention has been given to identifying, measuring, and understanding social sustainability aspects of farming including issues impacting farmers' quality of life and wellbeing. 2,3 Despite a general perception that farming is a healthy occupation, farmers in many countries have been found to have relatively unhealthy lifestyles resulting in high levels of cardiovascular disease and early mortality. 4,5 In addition, farmers and farm workers have been found to experience high levels of stress and relatively low levels of wellbeing, two key indicators of occupational social sustainability.…”

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Weather, Workload and Money: Determining and Evaluating Sources of Stress for Farmers in Ireland

Brennan

Meredith

Dillon

2021

Journal of Agromedicine

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The demands of modern farming can place substantial stress upon the farmer, adversely impacting their wellbeing. This study identifies both the prevalence of stress and assesses the demographic, farm, and social characteristics that impact the incidence of stress. We report the results of a survey of a nationally representative sample of farm enterprises in Ireland undertaken in association with the Teagasc National Farm Survey (NFS) in 2018, which saw 736 questionnaires completed by farm operators. Frequency analysis is used to report the primary sources and prevalence of stress. A probit model is developed identifying and quantifying the factors that impact the incidence of stress. There were 57% of farmers who reported experiencing stress resulting from their farm work. Key sources of stress included "poor weather", (47%), "workload" (32%) and "financial" concerns (28%). The results of the probit model establish that the effect of age on the incidence of stress is significant, positive, and non-linear, indicating as farmers get older they are more likely to experience stress but at a declining rate. Operating a sheep farm system, as opposed to any other type of farm system, reduces the probability of stress. Working off-farm also reduces the probability of stress by 0.097, other things being equal. The findings highlight variance in the levels of stress reported by farmers by age and farm system, and consequently, the need to develop targeted supports that take consideration of differences within the population of farmers and farm enterprises.

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Weather, Workload and Money: Determining and Evaluating Sources of Stress for Farmers in Ireland

Brennan

Meredith

Dillon

2021

Journal of Agromedicine

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“…In the United States, the average age of principal operators—farmers and ranchers—is 58.6 years and more than 1.94 million are male, or 71% 12 . Farmers and ranchers commonly report health conditions such as chronic pain, hearing loss, and/or permanent disability which may also increase risk of suicide 13,14 . Individuals engaged in agricultural production experience unique, occupational stressors and negative life events that threaten their mental health, including inconsistent work schedules, fluctuating commodity prices, shrinking labor pools, uncertain government policies, and unpredictable environmental conditions 15–19 …”

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“…12 Farmers and ranchers commonly report health conditions such as chronic pain, hearing loss, and/or permanent disability which may also increase risk of suicide. 13,14 Individuals engaged in agricultural production experience unique, occupational stressors and negative life events that threaten their mental health, including inconsistent work schedules, fluctuating commodity prices, shrinking labor pools, uncertain government policies, and unpredictable environmental conditions. [15][16][17][18][19] State-specific analyses, while becoming dated, have suggested farmers die by suicide at higher rates than individuals in other occupations.…”

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Characteristics of suicide among farmers and ranchers: Using the CDC NVDRS 2003–2018

Miller

Rudolphi

2022

American J Industrial Med

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Background Suicide is among the top 10 causes of premature death in the United States. This study provides details on farmer and rancher suicide decedents, including demographic information, mental health status, history of suicidal thoughts and attempts, and circumstances associated with death. Methods Data for this study were obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Violent Death Reporting System Restricted Access Database for the years 2003–2018. Descriptive statistics and adjusted odds ratios are presented for farm and nonfarm populations in addition to farm populations by age groups and sex. Results This study found that almost half of the farmer suicide decedents were over 65 years old. Firearms were the most widely used method for farmers and ranchers regardless of age and sex. Young farmers and ranchers that died by suicide were more likely to have had relationship problems and older farmers and ranchers that died by suicides were more likely to have had a physical health problem. Male farmer and rancher suicide decedents were more likely to die by firearm than females, and female farmer and rancher suicide decedents were likely to have resided in a small metropolitan area, however, due to small numbers and suppression in the data, most sex comparisons were not able to be presented. Conclusions While no clear risk factor for suicide among farmers and ranchers emerged, results underscore the complex nature of suicide and the need for multifaceted, culturally competent interventions and campaigns that address suicide risk and prevention at the individual and community levels.

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“…Specific aims include collecting data on actual legal cases; gathering perspectives of key informants and subject matter experts; interpreting findings from cases and informants; then generating recommendations for action. The reality is that family farm children are at an increased risk because they are on their home grounds, where they live and play contiguous with the worksite ( 3 ). Appropriate work assignments and keeping children separated from dangerous agricultural operations are required to mitigate risks.…”

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Legal responses to child endangerment on farms: Research methods

Benny

Beyer²,

Krolczyk³

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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In the US agriculture (including ranching) is among the most dangerous industries and it is the only one where children of any age are permitted in the worksite. Whether working or not, children are at risk of serious injury or death when present among the many hazards associated with agricultural work. In most cases the proximate cause of a traumatic incident involving a child (<18 years) is an adult's choice to allow the child's presence in a high-risk situation. Yet, little is known about the legal repercussions for a responsible adult when such events occur. With an overarching goal to enhance the culture of safety for children in agricultural settings, this project includes three phases: (1) identification and collection of public records and news reports regarding legal action following a childhood agricultural injury or fatality; (2) analysis of the proposed or imposed legal responses following these agricultural injuries and fatalities; and (3) development of recommendations for public agencies responding to events that lead to a criminal complaint or the imposition of non-criminal child welfare or other civil measures. This paper describes the project's mixed methods study design that yielded extensive details on 12 legal cases as well as perspectives from key informants on the strengths and limitations of legal responses to child endangerment on farms. Integration and analyses of data from quantitative and qualitative sources will be used to generate recommendations, including guidelines and protocols, for key stakeholder groups.

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The Prevalence of Disabilities in the U.S. Farm Population

Cited by 8 publications

References 37 publications

Weather, Workload and Money: Determining and Evaluating Sources of Stress for Farmers in Ireland

Weather, Workload and Money: Determining and Evaluating Sources of Stress for Farmers in Ireland

Characteristics of suicide among farmers and ranchers: Using the CDC NVDRS 2003–2018

Legal responses to child endangerment on farms: Research methods

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