Men with the highest body mass index (BMI) were at greatest risk for death from front or left-side collisions, especially at high speeds. Men with the lowest BMI also had higher death rates than the lowest rates, which were found among overweight, but not obese men. |
The force determines the severity of the injury. They (obese drivers) have more mass and more momentum effect. |
We think this is because of the cushioning effect. |