Association of Smoking with Motor Vehicle Injuries in Elderly
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Objective With increasing elderly population, the number of elderly individuals experiencing motor vehicle injuries is likely to increase. There is a need to identify and address risk factors contributing to it. With current smoking as a risk factor for wide range of effects on human body, the need to investigate any association of current smoking with motor vehicle injury becomes even more pressing. Methods Data from Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) was used for study. The sample included individuals aged 65 years and above from 2002 to 2007 years. The primary outcome variable of interest was ‘Motor Vehicle Injury’. The primary independent variable of interest was ‘Currently Smoke’. Multivariate Random effects logistic regression model was used for analysis. Results People who currently smoke were significantly more likely to have motor vehicle injuries ([OR] = 1.674; 95% CI, 1.033 to 2.714) compared to people who were not current smokers. Conclusion Current smoking is associated with motor vehicle injury in the elderly.
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Dr. Rakesh Reddy Adumala
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