Perception of risk in motor-cyclists.
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چکیده
In a survey of 72 motor-cyclists, their experience of motor-cycle accidents and their perception of future risk were assessed. The results show that they underestimate the chance of having an accident and that their perception of the risks increases following personal contact with the victims of such accidents.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of emergency medicine
دوره 3 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1986