Young boy farmers may be more susceptible to degenerative skeletal disorders later in life

An University Cincinnati research team recently reported data suggesting that excessive weight-bearing activities-such as squatting, kneeling or lifting-can affect the mechanical properties of developing bone. They say this could leave junior farmers more susceptible to degenerative skeletal disorders later in life.

The UC study showed that young boys who participated in regular farming activities had significantly lower bone-damping ability compared to the non-farming group.The UC study showed that young boys who participated in regular farming activities had significantly lower bone-damping ability compared to the non-farming group