Occupational stress among farm and ranch operators in the midwestern United States.

Sabrine ChenganeCheryl L BeselerEllen G DuysenRisto H Rautiainen

Published in: BMC public health (2021)

Musculoskeletal pain and discomfort was a strong predictor for stress, sleep deprivation, and exhaustion among farmers and ranchers. This finding indicates that reducing MSD pain and discomfort is beneficial for both physical and mental health.

Keyphrases

mental health
chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
physical activity
stress induced
mental illness
sleep quality
spinal cord injury
postoperative pain