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Modern farmers deaf, diabetic
The Australian – Far from being ruggedly fit and healthy outdoor types, Australia’s farmers are now much more likely to be diabetic and deaf than their city counterparts. The switch from old-style horse mustering and paddock work to a reliance on quad bikes and computers is partly to blame. So, too, is the long drought, during which many farmers reduced stock numbers and shelved cropping. It left them with too much time on their hands, according to National Centre for Farmer Health director Sue Brumby. Read article
Tags: Australasia, disease medicine, food agriculture
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