[Report 1972] / Medical Officer of Health, Brackley R.D.C.

  • Brackley (England). Rural District Council.
Date:
1972
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Credit: [Report 1972] / Medical Officer of Health, Brackley R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    As well as being part of the process of ageing hereditary factors are involved in some. V/omen ojre less affected until after the menopause, indicating a hcjxmonal ]protection. The only clear evidence is that the incidence is lower in those who take regular physical exercise and vi/ho are not obese. This salient feature needs emphasis, as at is easy in a modern industrialised society with the majority occupied in sedentary occupations, the widespread use of motor transport and tele- vision for many to become physically inactive. It is wise to establish a way of life soon after leaving school in which there is regular participation in physical exercise which can be suitably modified to the passing years. This combined with some moderation in the consumption of food, may help to prevent the early onset of arterial disease. ACCIDENTS Road Accidents Definitions A road accident is one involving personal injury, occurring on the public highway (including footpaths) in which a vehicle is concerned. Killed means the person died at the time of injury or within 30 days of the accident and because of it. The various degrees of injury to a person depend upon the extent of the injury requiring hospital in-patient treatment and may be:- (i) Serious - such as fractures, internal injuries, severe shock, etc,, (ii) Slight - sprains, cuts and bruises. Vehicles involved in accidents arc those whose drivers or passengers are injured and vehicles v/hich contribute to the accident, including horses being ridden at the time of the accident. Vehicles which collide after the initial impact are not included unless theyaggravate the degree or amount of injury. Vehicles are classified according to their structural type:- (i) Pedal cycles - include children riding toy cycles and first riders of tandems (they make the decisions). (ii) Mopeds - two wheeled motor vehicles of not more than 50 c.c. and equipped with pedals. (iii) Motor Scootors - two wheels with a platform for feet, open frame and wheels smaller than the conventional motor cycle.