This document lists various health risks that farmers may face, including zoonotic diseases transmitted from animals, injuries from machinery, bites, and exposures to agricultural chemicals. It also mentions occupational lung diseases that can result from organic dusts and allergens. The document notes that stress from factors like weather, pests, long hours, and financial issues can also impact farmer health. It concludes by recommending personal protective measures farmers can take, such as proper equipment use and maintenance, protective clothing, good nutrition, sleep, and seeking help if needed.

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2. • BRUCELLOSIS
• ANTHRAX
• LEPTOSPIROSIS
• TETANUS
• TUBERCULOSIS(bovine)
• Q FEVER

3. • Agricultural machinery
• Insect bites
• Snake bites

4. • Fertilizers
• Insecticides
• Pesticides, Silo gases
• Manure Decomposition

5. • Temperature
• Humidity
• Solar radiation
• Excessive noise andvibrations
• Inadequate Ventilation

6. • Byssinosis
• Bagassosis
• Farmer’s Lung
• Occupational Asthma

7. • Parasitic Infestations
• Malnutrition

9. • Stress from droughts, floods, pests, long
hours, financial concerns, and feelings of
isolation and frustration

10. Things that farmers can do to protect
themselves from health risks are:
• Wear personal protective equipment when
handling agricultural chemicals
• Have adequate ventilation when working
closely with livestock
• Properly maintain machinery and equipment
as well as wear hearing protection

11. • Wear protective clothing and sun screens
• Eat well balanced meals
• Talk to a professional if needed
• Get enough sleep

12. Thank You
THANK YOU