Motor Vehicles
Living in areas with high vehicle ownership tied to lower odds of death after heart attack
Adults living in neighborhoods with low vehicle ownership have higher mortality risk after an MI compared with those residing in neighborhoods with high vehicle ownership, independent of household income, researchers reported.
Study finds teens speed more than 30% of the time when driving
Teenagers are engaging in risky driving behaviors, according to new research, highlighting opportunities for targeted interventions that address the concerning trends.
Young dementia patients at higher risk for hospitalization for vehicle crashes in Taiwan
Patients with young-onset dementia are at greater risk for hospitalization due to motor vehicle crash injury than those without dementia, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Motor vehicle accidents reported as most common cause of pediatric spinal fractures
Published results showed more than half of pediatric spinal fractures occurred in adolescents aged 15 to 17 years, with motor vehicle accidents reported as the most common mechanism of injury.
Q&A: In-vehicle ECG monitoring could prevent traffic accidents caused by CV events
In-vehicle cardiac monitoring for older drivers may reduce their risk for heart-related traffic accidents, according to a researcher.