Fat people more likely to die in accidents

In the group of drivers who were seriously injured and fat easily have the highest mortality risk. According to the results of the survey by researchers from the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Student Centre Pharmacy Buffalo and Erie County implemented, the percentage of obese people die in accidents by 56%. Meanwhile, the fat has more than 21% likely to die than people with normal weight.

The driver involved in the survey were divided into six groups to determine the risk likely to die in serious accidents, including low birth weight, medium weight, fat, overweight, too fat, medium fat obesity.
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"The severity of injuries following the accident depends on complex interactions between biomechanical factors, including impact velocity, the use of safety belts and air bags, vehicles, vehicle weight and type of collision. In the past, the impact of body weight on the consequences of collisions has not been specifically evaluated, "researchers Dietrich Jehle said.

Besides, Mr. Dietrich Jehle also stressed the necessity of this type of test a new collision safety. According to him, scientific institutions around the world often only give the results of crash tests based on normal weight people. For cases where the driver behind the wheel was fat, the test results should be reviewed.

"The impact test has saved many lives and provide needed data on the reaction of the body in the accident. However, they are designed to fit the driver weight normal. If you want effective protection of customers of obesity, the modern car design to improve the safe, "said Dietrich Jehle added.

Honda Accord and Pilot faulty suspension

Manufacturer of Japan Honda announced yesterday that it will withdraw about 10,800 Accord sedans life from 2010 to 2011 and Pilot sport utility vehicle died in 2011 in the U.S. ability to check error in suspension.

According to Honda said the problem stemmed from the assembly line model of the machine at the front axle nut tightened, as well as the damper bracket bolts missing both cars on the front suspension makes they may be damaged, making them irregular activities.

Honda's own engineers have discovered software errors and equipment used in assembly processes at its plants in Alabama. Although no one reported any accidents caused by this error, but to prevent the possible uncertainty, the company decided to recall notices to fix the fold.
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The manufacturer said the owners of two cars in the recovery area will receive notice this week, and will bring the car to Honda dealers for inspecting repairs. In case of necessity, will conduct renewal.

Thus, this is the first withdrawal announced by Honda 2nd in less than a week. According to some sources reveal, in the future will be about 35,984 Passport model was produced from 1998 to 2002 will recall orders from Japanese car manufacturers.