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Life Sciences
Studies from Ohio State University in the area of life sciences published
April 5th, 2008
Data detailed in 'Mobile telephones, distracted attention, and pedestrian safety' have been presented. "Driver distraction is a major cause of traffic accidents, with mobile telephones as a key source of distraction. In two studies, we examined distraction of pedestrians associated with mobile phone use," scientists writing in the journal Accident Analysis & Prevention report. "The first had 60 participants walk along a prescribed route, with half of them conversing on a mobile phone, and the other half holding the phone awaiting a potential call, which never came. Comparison of the performance of the groups in recalling objects planted along the route revealed...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-04-05)
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