According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, within the past 10 years, almost 150 people have died from motorcycle accidents in the state of Idaho. Of these fatalities, over 60% were not wearing a helmet. A recent study (Orsay et al., 1994) published in the Center for Disease Control's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, estimates the use of a properly fitted and secured helmet can reduce the risk of death by over 25%, and reduce serious head trauma in a motorcycle accident by almost 35%. Yet many people still refuse to wear a helmet. The financial burden to society from these accidents is staggering.
You Have a Very high Chance of getting seriously hurt while attempting motocross B. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that nearly 51,000 people hurt annually riding Dirt bikes. Given the number of youth participating in these activities, the rate of injury is much higher than other, more traditional, sports such as baseball, football, basketball and soccer. And injuries suffered during such accidents tend to be much more severe as a result of the speed and weight of the vehicles involved. C. in baseball,football,and basketball,they supply the balls.
A rollover that involves excessive speed is the most likely to result in death. Speeding through an intersection can result in a T-bone crash, considered the most fatal of all crashes. Speeding on a motorcycle and speeding by an unbelted youthful driver are particularly laden with danger. Speed reduces reaction time, braking distance, and maneuvering space. Fatal crash statistics show that over 60 percent of all speed-related fatalities occur on
The spinal cord carries messages between the brain and muscles through a network of nerve cells, so if an injury in the spinal cord occurs it is one of the most complicated traumas (Gridiron Heroes 1). An injury that happens in the spinal cord affects the whole system because there is signals that are in the spine that pass from the brain to the rest of the body that are being affected (1). The result of this injury is paralysis of muscles, interferes with blood pressure, body temperature, regulation, sensation, bowel and bladder function, and fertility (1). Another type of spine injury is the C- spine injury, which are estimated to occur in 10-15 percent of all football players. Most commonly in linemen and defensive players (Sama 1).
TBI or concussions can cause long-term or short-term brain damage among a long list of effects. It is dangerous but the effects can be cured or altered by early detection. TBI or traumatic brain injury being synonymous with concussion is a blow or jolt to the head that disrupts brain function. There have been many different, yet the same, definitions of concussion over the years, decades and even centuries. The Oxford English Dictionary defines concussion as the action of violently shaking or agitating; particularly, the shock of impact or injury caused to the brain, spine, or other part by the shock of a heavy blow, fall, etc.
After the original impact, the brain starts to swell in order to protect itself. The swelling of the brain can cause many blackouts, memory loss and confusion. It is also possible for a person to suffer multiple concussions. The more concussions one experiences, the more damage is inflicted on the brain. This damage is in fact permanent and there is no treatment for it.
• Consuming alcohol prior to driving impairs driving ability and increases the risk of crashing, causing serious injury or death. Furthermore, crash statistics show that intoxicated drivers involved in fatal crashes are three times more likely to have been speeding or not wearing a seat belt than sober driver • The most common death in a drink-driving crash is the drink-driver, many victims are innocent pedestrians, occupants of other vehicles, and other road users who happened to be in the path of the drink-driver. • To identify such drivers, remove them from the road, provide effective treatment, and bring about behaviour change before permitting them to drive again. End of Question
PROBLEM: Many people are not informed about side roads of cyclist, let alone the safety precautions to take for cyclist. According to the Ohio River Trail Council, “There are more cyclists in the United States than golfers, skiers, and tennis players combined!” Most drivers are careless, therefore they are not even physically aware of the side lanes for bicyclist. SOULUTION: One way we can improve road safety for bicyclists is by making more bike lanes. Austin is fairly well known for having bike lanes, and should be used as an example for other cities to implement safer roads for bicyclist. According to Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center “A bike lane is located adjacent to motor vehicle travel lanes or parking lanes, and flows in the same direction as motor vehicle traffic.” Therefore the lanes will not interrupt regular traffic and can be added easily to ensure cyclist safety.
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur when an external force causes brain dysfunction. A mild TBI can be a concussion that is caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head that change the way brain works. It can cause a loss of consciousness for a few seconds to minutes or the person may seem dazed and confused. A change in mental status at the time of the injury or loss of consciousness is the reason a diagnosis of mild traumatic brain injury is made (Brain Injury Alliance Utah). Most people recover from mild TBIs quickly and fully (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013).
As listed in Wikipedia San Francisco is one of the few American cities with arterial thoroughfares instead of having numerous highways within the city. I personally cannot stand taking a highway the thought of dealing with so many drivers with road rage it just makes the commute very stressful. Public transportation in San Francisco is ranked 38%, making it first on the West Coast and third overall in the United States. There are other forms of getting around also; cycling and walking are two very popular forms of transportation. In San Francisco there are 75,000 residents that commute by bicycle per day and in 2011, Walk Score (WalkScore No.