| Evaluation of Thoracic Injuries Among Older Motor Vehicle Occupants Contributor(s): National Highway Traffic Safety Administ (Author) |
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ISBN: 1492772771 ISBN-13: 9781492772774 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $14.24 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Transportation | Automotive - General |
| Physical Information: 0.08" H x 8.5" W x 11" (0.26 lbs) 40 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |