Mental health and behavioural factors involved in road traffic crashes by young adults: analysis of the Raine Study

Conclusion
Measures of mental health scores at age 17 were not predictive of subsequent RTC, after adjusting for measures of driving-risk activities. We need to better understand the determinants of externalising and risky driving behaviours if we are to address the increased risk of RTC.

Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - May 10, 2022 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Tait, R., Ivers, R., Marino, J. L., Doherty, D., Graham, P. L., Cunich, M., Sanci, L., Steinbeck, K., Straker, L., Skinner, S. R. Tags: Original research Source Type: research