Abstract

In India, agriculture contributed significantly to economy of Country. As per census 2011, total no. of agricultural worker found to be 236 million.[2] In report of safe work Australia revealed that over eight year 328 death occurred due to agricultural injuries, out of which 92% death were reported in males and 8% were reported among females.[22] Due to non availability of adequate data of agricultural accidents it becomes difficult to calculate financial burden of these risks and to identify the pathways and means to mitigate them. Methodology: An observational cross sectional study conducted after getting ethical approval from ethical committee in villages of Ratlam District selected by stratified random sampling method for the duration of one year. Data collected by using predesigned structured proforma through selected villages using key informant approach. Study financially supported by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR).

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