Evaluation of Thoracic Injuries among Older Motor Vehicle Occupants |
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| Author:
| National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S.) Staff, |
| Series title: | NHTSA Technical Report DOT HS 811 101 Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4927-7277-4 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $14.99 |
Book Description:
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According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the total resident population of the United States increased from 151 millionin 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 forvehicle safety to suit older occupants. This study examines the relationship between age and the incidence of thoracic injuries in different motorvehicle crashes.
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the total resident population of the United States increased from 151 millionin 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 forvehicle safety to suit older occupants. This study examines the relationship between age and the incidence of thoracic injuries in different motorvehicle crashes.