Evaluation of Thoracic Injuries Among Older Motor Vehicle Occupants

ISBN-13: 9781492772774 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 40 str.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administ

Opis

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the total resident population of the United States increased from 151 million in 1950 to 296 million in 2005, representing an average annual growth rate of 1.2 percent. As the population ages, there is a growing need for vehicle safety to suit older occupants. This study examines the relationship between age and the incidence of thoracic injuries in different motor vehicle crashes.