The association between body habitus, restraint use, and fatality in motor vehicle collisions.

Authors :: Moran SG
McGwin G Jr
Reiff DA
Rue LW 3rd
Source :: Annual proceedings. Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine [Annu Proc Assoc Adv Automot Med] 2001; Vol. 45, pp. 107-23.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Unlabelled: The purpose of this study was to determine if there is an association between body habitus, restraint use, and risk of death in motor vehicle collisions (MVC).<br />Methods: The 1995-1999 National Automotive Sampling System Crashworthiness Data System was utilized.<br />Results: Body habitus, when described by height and weight, is associated with fatality rates in restrained drivers. Body mass index as a descriptor of body habitus was not associated with fatality rates.<br />Conclusions: The 50th percentile male Hybrid III Crash Dummy plays a major role in vehicular cabin interior design and crash testing. For drivers with a dissimilar body habitus, the vehicle cabin/body fit changes and the safety features perform differently which may account for these observations.

Subjects :: Body Mass Index
Humans
United States epidemiology
Accidents, Traffic mortality
Automobile Driving
Body Height
Body Weight
Seat Belts

Language :: English
ISSN :: 1540-0360
Volume :: 45
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Annual proceedings. Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 12214344

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