Abstract

When drivers use a mobile phone there is an increased likelihood of a crash resulting in injury. Using a hands-free phone is not any safer.

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CrashMobile phoneAttendancePhoneConfidence intervalMedicineHands freePoison controlInjury preventionTRIPS architectureOdds ratioDemographyMedical emergencyPsychologyEngineeringTransport engineeringComputer scienceTelecommunicationsSociology

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Year
2005
Type
article
Volume
331
Issue
7514
Pages
428-428
Citations
594
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Suzanne McEvoy, Mark Stevenson, Anne T. McCartt et al. (2005). Role of mobile phones in motor vehicle crashes resulting in hospital attendance: a case-crossover study. BMJ , 331 (7514) , 428-428. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.38537.397512.55

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10.1136/bmj.38537.397512.55