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Obesity Increases Risk of Car Accidents – Do You Agree?
A recent study indicates more bad news for those that are obese. It says that those who are overweight are more likely to get into an accident and are more likely to have more severe injuries. The study noted that car designs are less forgiving for those that are obese and that contributes to people in more critical condition because of an accident.
What do you think? Is this study absolutely spot on or totally out of bounds? Vote in our poll and let us know what you think.
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