Investigating the prevalence and risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders among farmers.
Background: Farming is an occupation that predisposes to serious health problems affecting the musculoskeletal system. Objective: This study aims to investigate the prevalence and risk factors affecting musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in farmers. Methods: With a sample size of 1552 participants, th...
| Publicado en: | Work Vol. 81; no. 3; pp. 3014 - 3021 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
Jul2025
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