Hospitalised farm injury among children and young people, Australia 2000-01 to 2004-05

Hospitalised farm injury among children and young people, Australia 2000-01 to 2004-05

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NISU briefing no. 12

Over the five-year period 2000-01 to 2004-05, a total of at least 3,926 children and young people were hospitalised as the result of injuries sustained on farms. This briefing focuses on these cases.

Authored by Kreisfield R.

Published 22 July 2008; ISSN 1833-024X; AIHW cat. no. INJCAT 106; INTERNET ONLY


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Publication table of contents

  • Key findings
  • Introduction
  • Case selection
  • Overview: 0-19 years
  • 0-4 years
  • 5-9 years
  • 10-14 years
  • 15-19 years
  • Discussion
  • Emergency department presentations
  • Children and work related injuries
  • Horse and other animal related injuries
  • Motorcycle injuries
  • Preventing farm injury
  • Conclusion
  • Resources
  • Data issues
  • References