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Farm Work–Related Injuries and Risk Factors in South Korean Agriculture

Hyocher KimNational Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration, Jeonju, South Korea;Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, FinlandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Kimmo RäsänenInstitute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, FinlandView further author information
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Hyeseon ChaeNational Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration, Jeonju, South KoreaView further author information
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Kyungsu KimNational Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration, Jeonju, South KoreaView further author information
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Kyungran KimNational Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration, Jeonju, South KoreaView further author information
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Kyungsuk LeeNational Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration, Jeonju, South KoreaView further author information
Pages 345-352 | Published online: 18 Jul 2016

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