Abstract
Objectives: Describe the real situation of agricultural injuries in Thai Binh province in 2024.
Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 2413 farmers.
Results: Among these farmers, 52.2% were 60 years old or above; 45% had other occupations beside farming; the rate of agricultural injuries accounted for 17%; the average number of agricultural injuries was 2.69 ± 1.77; the most common cause of agricultural injuries was sharp objects, accounting for 53.8%.
Conclusion: The study shows the rate and causes of injuries in agricultural production, thereby helping departments and agencies strengthen injury prevention solutions in agricultural production activities in Thai Binh province.
Keywords
Agricultural workers, accidents injuries, Thai Binh farmers.
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