JOURNAL ARTICLE

Backseat Driver: The Role of Data in Great Car Safety Debates, N F Hubele, Norma Faris.

  • Published In: International Journal of Epidemiology, 2024, v. 53, n. 3. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Woodward, Alistair 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the role of data in car safety debates and the influence of the car industry on safety regulations. It highlights the improvements in road safety over the past 60 years, attributing them to factors such as vehicle design, road improvements, slower speeds, and better emergency services. The author also mentions the resistance of car makers to safety standards and the limitations of data in influencing policy decisions. The book being reviewed focuses on car safety and the use of different datasets and analyses to determine the types of cars we drive. However, it neglects the injury risks for road users other than car occupants and does not include health outcomes other than injury. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of regulation in improving safety and the influence of economic interests in shaping car safety debates. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:International Journal of Epidemiology. 2024/06, Vol. 53, Issue 3, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0300-5771
  • DOI:10.1093/ije/dyae071
  • Accession Number:177774127
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