Skillnader i skadeutfall i fordonskrockar mellan könen, med hänsyn till sätesposition
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Examensarbete på kandidatnivå
Bachelor Thesis
Bachelor Thesis
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Modellbyggare
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This bachelor thesis examines how injury outcomes in traffic collisions differ between
men and women, with particular attention to their seating position within the vehicle
at the time of the crash. By using data from the Crash Investigation Sampling
System (CISS) database, this study uses statistical modeling to determine whether
being a driver, front-seat passenger or other passenger affects the injury risk. Research
shows that drivers and front-seat passengers tend to experience more severe
injuries than other passengers. However, different findings suggest that no seat position
is more safe than the others and therefore highlight the importance of continuing
to develop vehicle safety systems. Furthermore, this study emphasizes the existing
limitations in safety systems, as they are primarily designed around the average
male body. Ethical and social aspects are considered in relation to a socio-economic
perspective and also a demographic representation in crash testing. The conclusion
is that while certain person profiles, such as shorter women, who use seatbelts and
driving at lower speeds often result in lower risk of injury, while heavier and taller
men driving at higher speeds without the usage of seatbelts are at greater risk of
injury. Future research should include data from more countries with different traffic
rules and more years of data points for a better understanding and more applicable
model.
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Bil, olycksdata, skada, MAIS, statistik, antropometri, Automobile, crash data, injury, MAIS, Bayesian statistics, anthropometry