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Journal of Agromedicine Volume 29, 2024 - Issue 2: Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing: Injury and Illness Surveillance
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Tractor Injuries in the Upper Midwestern United States: a retrospective analysis of four trauma centers

Angela B. Johnsona Farm and Ranch Safety Coordinator, North Dakota State University Extension, Fargo, ND, USAView further author information
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Elizabeth A. Gilblomb Educational and Organizational Leadership, College of Arts and Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, USAView further author information
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Sheryl Sahrc Trauma Services, Sanford Medical Center Fargo, Fargo, ND, USA;d Department of Surgery, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND, USAView further author information
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Hilla I. Sange Research Design and Biostatistics Core, Sanford Research, Fargo, ND, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 206-213 | Published online: 18 Jan 2024

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