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Fatal Farm Injuries to Children

Author: Purschwitz, Mark A.
Date Published: 1990


Too many farm parents and children learn the hard way that farming has many dangers for growing children. Between 175 and 300 children die in farm accidents each year, and thousands more are seriously injured. Many of these fatal accident and injuries could and should be prevented. This article summarizes present knowledge on fatal farm injuries to children. A companion article will provide an overview of nonfatal farm injuries to children. Recommendations and policy implications for prevention will also be presented. It is hoped that this research can catalyze a national effort to prevent the needless deaths of hundreds of farm children each year.

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Number of Pages: 17