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One person a day is killed on UK roads in sleep related accidents, say researchers

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Official statistics in the UK underestimate the number of road accidents caused by drivers being sleepy, according to researchers from the Sleep Research Laboratory at the University of Loughborough. An analysis of road accidents in Cornwall and Devon revealed that 16% were due to sleepiness and that this figure increased to 20% for accidents on motorways. The researchers maintain that the severity of sleep-related traffic accidents is often high, and emphasize that more than one road death per day is due to sleepiness, a figure which is higher than alcohol-related fatalities.

Causes of, Influence, Fatigue, Traffic accidents

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Fatal accidents are lowest on record

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The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) 1994/5 Annual Report shows a reduction of fatal accidents in the United Kingdom. The HSC has concentrated on the high-risk areas over the last 20 years, to ensure that health and safety policies are adhered to, putting particular emphasis on small firms. This has resulted in a dramatic reduction in fatal accidents, shown as 1.2 per 100,000 workers. More non-fatal accidents have been reported, although a 10% increase in reporting has also occurred. A four-year programme entitled Good Health is Good Business is to be initiated by the HSC.

Reports, Statistics, United Kingdom. Health and Safety Commission

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Family doctors will prevent accidents?

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The government policy to improve Britain's health, entitled 'Health of the Nation' does not fully cover occupational accidents and ill-health. These accidents cost an estimated 10-15 billion pounds sterling annually in the UK. In the West Midlands far more occupational accidents than those occurring at home are reported, and workplace injuries are more likely to require treatment. There are some suggestions for occupational strategies, covering young people and hospital reporting.

Social policy

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