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Farming is a dangerous occupation, especially as we age

Jun 10, 2004
Jun 10, 2004

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Limitations and aging. Farming is a dangerous occupation. Older farmers are especially at risk for injury or death. In a health profile of older Americans, one researcher found that 9 percent of adults from ages 64-69 require assistance with daily activities. By age 85 or older, this percentage shoots up to 50 percent or more.

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