December 23, 2010

Obesity Increases Risk of Death in Severe Vehicle Crashes, Study Shows

ScienceDaily for December 22, 2010 reported on obesity and injuries from vehicle crashes.

In a severe motor vehicle crash, a moderately obese driver faces a 21 percent increased risk of death, while the morbidly obese face a 56 percent increased risk of not surviving, according to a study posted online ahead of print in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine.