US EditionStudy: Older People Often Cause Accidents Due to Emergencies
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More seniors drive cars – and also cause accidents. An investigation shows that medical emergencies are often the cause and not diminishing mental skills. Researchers suggest an alternative instead of mandatory driving tests.
According to a study in senior citizens, medical emergencies such as dizziness or heart attacks are often the triggers of serious accidents. What researchers recommend for prevention.After a new investigation, serious traffic accidents caused by older people are often due to medical emergencies and problems.This was reported by the Björn Steiger Foundation in Berlin. "The older the cause of the accident, the more often physical and mental defect…
A new study provides astonishing statistics: declining cognitive abilities are not the main problem in road traffic. Why seniors cause accidents—and why they don't.
Accidents caused by senior citizens resulting in injuries or fatalities are predominantly due to acute medical events or emergencies. This is the finding of a study presented Tuesday in Berlin by the Björn Steiger Foundation's Accident Research Department. "The older the person responsible for the accident, the more frequently physical and mental deficiencies are the cause," said Siegfried Brockmann, head of accident research. Specifically, the …
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