Bogota Free Planet CommentsAlcohol isn’t the only hazard on New Year’s EvePosted by Dr. Gifford Jones on Aug 9, 2010 at 08:04 PM
Drink and Drive, Smoking, accidents The scenario will be repeated in thousands of homes during this holiday season. Parents and teenagers being reminded not to drink and drive at the same time. It’s still good advice. But how many will also be cautioned not to smoke during the party and while driving their car? Yet tragedy will inevitably strike homes because people can’t resist lighting up in the automobile. A recent study shows that the “Bingo Brain Syndrome” isn’t confined solely to the Bingo Temples. DR. Rob Brison of Queen’s University , Kingston, told the annual meeting of the Royal College that smoking and driving entails an increased risk. His study was based on a sample of 1,000 drivers who had been involved in non-fatal accidents. And 1,000 drivers who had not been involved in accidents. All the drivers were males between the ages of 30 and 39 living in Seattle, Washington. The result? Cigarette smokers have a 50 per cent increased risk over non-smokers in motor vehicle crashes. More...Post a Comment to: Dr. Gifford JonesNext entry: What Protects The French From Heart Attack? Previous entry: Does social drinking protect the heart? Note from the Editor: This section is for comments from readers of bogotafreeplanet.com. Please don't assume that Bogota Free Planet agree with or endorses any particular comment just because we let it stand. A reminder: Anyone who fails to comply with our terms of use may lose his or her posting privilege. |
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