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Health Status and Musculoskeletal Workload of Red Pepper Farmers

노지고추 농업인의 건강실태와 근골격계 작업부담

  • Kim, Kyung-Ran (Research Policy Bureau, Rural Development Administration) ;
  • Lee, Kyung-Suk (National Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration) ;
  • Kim, Hyo-Cher (National Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration) ;
  • Song, Eun-Young (Department of Clothing & Textiles, Seoul National University)
  • Published : 2009.08.31
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Abstract

The objective of this study is to survey the working environmental conditions and musculoskeletal workload(DMQ) in red pepper farmers. 155 full-time farmers(males=91, females=64) lived in Chungnam and Jeonbuk participated in the study. To offer the fundamental data for agricultural improvement of red pepper farms, information about working farm conditions, health condition, musculoskeletal disorders(MSDs), labor intensity and musculoskeletal workload was obtained by questionnaire and interviews. The results are as follows: 1. The farmers reported sunlights, high temperature and cold/ draught as uncomfortable work environment. 2. Physical and mental fatigue in females is higher than that of males. 3. The prevalence rates of medical diagnosed diseases are higher in order of osteoarthritis, herniated nucleus pulposus(HNP), and chronic gastritis/gastric ulcer. 4. Prevalence rates of musculoskeletal symptoms more than standard 1 among the various pain areas are higher in order of low back, shoulders and knees. These results can be used practically for agricultural improvement of red pepper farms to prevent MSDs.

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