Really? Does that figure include the world's population including those without cars perhaps? I honestly just do not think that number reflects the reality of many accidents happening in most US cities. Or perhaps it is just stating fatalities by motor vehicle (which would not reflect injury statistics if you could even really garner those accurately) - if so, IMHO, danger doesn't have to equate to death only.
As for the figures re:disease, I would think that the reduced numbers is a good reflection on science/research/doctors and the distribution of vaccines and treatments vs the society at large encompassing the environment of distraction and poor judgement leading to incidents on the road ;)
Source: 1900-1970, U.S. Public Health Service, Vital Statistics of the United States, annual, Vol. I and Vol II; 1971-2001, U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, Vital Statistics of the United States, annual; National Vital Statistics Report (NVSR)
So no, it is just the US population. It just gets old hearing how modern society is sooo bad. Usually is people who don't study history that say that. I doubt if you would have given 2 ton chucks of metal capable of 100+ speeds to people in just about any society you would find a bit of trouble here and there.
Last edited by StevenM1TX; 04-16-2008 at 09:01 PM.
CBJames, sorry about the accident and that some wreckless idiot hurt your smart. I also hate that you have to pay a deductible when the crash wasn't even your fault. But I was happy to learn the cops towed the joker's van and I hope they stiff him real good on storage, tickets and a suspended license. Will it stop him from driving real soon...probably not. But hopefully the message has been sent! Good luck and keep us posted on your repairs. Regina
THe reduction in disease from 1900 is due to the improved sanitation methods and pasteurization of milk that occured early in the 20th century.
I bet the deaths due to cars number has decreased since 1970. When I have time later, I might look it up.
Today 4/15/2008 I was stopped for traffic when a 1988 Ford Van decide he would just change lanes and pass me on the left... unfortunantly he did not quite make it and rear-end me at about 50 mph; without ever appling his brakes. Knocked me about 10 feet; but it appears that the frame is still pretty much in tack. He did not speak english, or have any insurance
Sorry for your misfortune and I hope all is well with you and eventually your smart. But . . . damn, your little smart and most importantly, YOU did great for getting rear-ended by someone doing . . . 50 ! I think this should be very encouraging for all of us smart owners! Again, best of luck to you and your smart!
Wow... you have a red one, too.. How could he not see you to avoid you?
You would be surprised! My wife has frequently complained about people pulling out in front of her, cutting her off, etc., when driving our F-150 SuperCrew painted red. I don't think there are many larger things on the road painted as brightly. You would think the last thing someone would want to do is pull out in front of a 2.5 ton truck driving 50-60 mph (the speed limit), so I can only guess that these people are color blind and somehow it blends into the background!
That would be the same society that has managed to reduce deaths due to tuberculosis, influenza, and pneumonia from 396.6 per 100,000 of population in 1900 to 21.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle accidents by the way is 15.0 per 100,000 of population.
Perhaps it is a very happy commentary on our society that cars are one of the more dangerous things now.
Anyway, as to the original poster, I am very glad you were not badly hurt and hope your cute little smart gets back up and going soon.
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Originally Posted by StevenM1TX
Source: 1900-1970, U.S. Public Health Service, Vital Statistics of the United States, annual, Vol. I and Vol II; 1971-2001, U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, Vital Statistics of the United States, annual; National Vital Statistics Report (NVSR)
So no, it is just the US population. It just gets old hearing how modern society is sooo bad. Usually is people who don't study history that say that. I doubt if you would have given 2 ton chucks of metal capable of 100+ speeds to people in just about any society you would find a bit of trouble here and there.
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Originally Posted by meaux61
THe reduction in disease from 1900 is due to the improved sanitation methods and pasteurization of milk that occured early in the 20th century.
I bet the deaths due to cars number has decreased since 1970. When I have time later, I might look it up.
I am so sorry about the accident cbjames.
Meaux
I finally looked it up**
Achievements in Public Health, 1900-1999 Motor-Vehicle Safety: A 20th Century Public Health Achievement
The reduction of the rate of death attributable to motor-vehicle crashes in the United States represents the successful public health response to a great technologic advance of the 20th century**the motorization of America. Six times as many people drive today as in 1925, and the number of motor vehicles in the country has increased 11-fold since then to approximately 215 million (1). The number of miles traveled in motor vehicles is 10 times higher than in the mid-1920s. Despite this steep increase in motor-vehicle travel, the annual death rate has declined from 18 per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in 1925 to 1.7 per 100 million VMT in 1997**a 90% decrease
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! I think this should be very encouraging for all of us smart owners! Again, best of luck to you and your smart!
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