Abstract:
This study investigated the perceived effects of farming related
health problems on farmers productivity in selected villages in Yewa North
Local Government area of Ogun State, Nigeria. The study covered fourteen villages,
from which a total of 152 farmers were randomly selected and interviewed using
a structured interview schedule. The study revealed that the common farming
related health problems among the farmers include: Body itching, general body
pain, matchet cut and malaria (Iba). The farmers resorted into past experiences
(self medication) and visiting health centers in order to solve their health
problems. The study revealed that the farmers perceived that the effects of
farming related health problems was high (