Article
Health concerns of male and female farmers: implications for health promotion planning
Préoccupations de santé des agriculteurs et agricultrices : implications pour la planification de la promotion de la santé
Fall 2003
Volume 8 - Issue 4
Wilfreda E. Thurston, Heather Jo Blundel-Gosselin, Ardene Robinson Vollman
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 12–23
Content Summary
This study examines the health concerns of farmers in south central Alberta, revealing that while farmers generally report good health, they face numerous farm-related injuries and illnesses. The research highlights the need for health promotion programs that consider the diverse needs of farmers, including differences in age, education, and farm types.
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Public healthRural medicineChronic diseaseMedical educationRemote medicine