作者: Kristen A. Conner , Gary A. Smith
DOI: 10.1016/J.JSR.2014.08.003
关键词: Crash 、 Suicide prevention 、 Engineering 、 Poison control 、 Environmental health 、 Occupational safety and health 、 Injury prevention 、 Aggression 、 Human factors and ergonomics 、 Forensic engineering 、 Aggressive driving
摘要: Abstract Objective This study describes the medical and financial impact (hospital charges) of aggressive driving-related injuries in Ohio. Methods Statewide crash hospital databases were probabilistically linked for 2004 through 2009. Descriptive analyses multivariate regression modeling multiply-imputed data on motor vehicle occupants involved crashes performed. Results There 821,136 Ohio from 2009; sustained by 15.0%. The rate was highest among drivers ages 16 to 19 years (3787.1 per 100,000 licensed drivers). Aggressive inpatients accrued more than $250.8 million charges 28,366 inpatient days treatment Occupants had higher odds sustaining injury when (OR = 1.10; 95% CI = 1.07, 1.12; p Discussion have a substantial Practical Applications Compared with other highway safety issues, prevention efforts aimed specifically at driving are lacking. Targeted enforcement public awareness campaigns needed.