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Injuries to Youth on Hispanic Farm Operations, 2003

 

August 2007
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2007-162
a hispanic boy on a farm holding a small animal

Understanding how to create a safe farm environment is important for farm operators and their families. Youth who live and work on farms are exposed to potentially dangerous farm-related hazards more frequently than other youth.

Injuries to Youth on Hispanic Farm Operations, 2003 [PDF – 1,292 KB]