BACKGROUND To understand the consequences of driving cessation in older adults, the authors evaluated depression in former drivers compared with active drivers. METHODS Depression (as assessed using the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale), driving status, sociodemographic factors, health status, and cognitive function were evaluated for a cohort of 1953 residents of Sonoma Co...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to examine different socio-demographic, health and safety-related factors, and psychoactive substance use among fatally injured drivers in road traffic accidents in Finland during 2006-2008. METHODS An accident information register maintained by the Traffic Safety Committee of Insurance Companies (VALT) of the Finnish Motor Insurers' Centre was used as basi...

Traditionally, architects and designers have worked with clients to develop and implement design solutions from both a functional and an aesthetic approach. The functional approach is justifiable from user needs and activities assessment studies as well as programming data. Aesthetic approaches to the built environment are typically realized through the thoughtful selection of materials, color,...

conclusions despite relatively high prevalence of smoking than drug use in zahedan drivers, there are few reports of these behaviors. laboratory tests cannot suitably measure substance use due to their interference with other substances. considering adverse effects of smoking on health and driving, it is necessary to train drivers to reduce or stop smoking during driving. results generally, fou...

In the article by Marottoli and colleagues [1] about automobile crashes among elderly drivers, data were collected from 283 drivers on independent variables in demographic, health, psychosocial, activity, and physical performance. However, data should have been obtained about sleep disorders that are common in elderly persons, including sleep-disordered breathing, periodic leg movements, and po...

traffic events account for about 1,200,000 deaths and more than 50 million injuries annually across the world. research shows that male drivers make up the majority of those who sustain injuries in car accidents. the present research aims to compare psychological factors affecting driving-related crashes of male and female drivers. accordingly, the sample data is collected from 208 crash-involv...