Farming, Ranching: Health Hazard or Opportunity?

Abstract

• Farm owners were among the top 12 occupations with a significant incidence of stress-related illnesses, according to a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health study.
• Stress is a personal response to a perceived threat.
• Failure to recognize early warning stress symptoms can lead to illness, increased accidents, and serious marital and family problems.
• People with primary employment in agriculture have the highest risk for disabling injuries and fatalities.
• Practice relaxation techniques once or twice daily.