Table 2.
Occupant and vehicle information, stratified by the presence of a major thoracoabdominal injury.
| No/Minor Thoracoabdominal Injury | Major Thoracoabdominal Injury | OR (95% CI) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupant Characteristics | ||||
| Mean Age, years (SD) | 37.4 (17.0) | 41.7 (20.5) | - | <0.001 |
| Mean Height, cm (SD) | 170.2 (11.7) | 171.6 (10.8) | - | 0.001 |
| Mean Weight, kg (SD) | 76.4 (18.9) | 79.8 (20.0) | - | <0.001 |
| Female Sex, % | 49.7% | 44.7% | 0.82 (0.73 – 0.93) | 0.001 |
| Driver, % | 75.2% | 74.1% | 0.95 (0.82 – 1.09) | 0.44 |
| Front-Seat, % | 93.6% | 94.4% | 1.14 (0.88 – 1.49) | 0.32 |
| Seatbelt Use, % | 87.6% | 71.5% | 0.35 (0.30 – 0.41) | <0.001 |
| Vehicle/Crash Characteristics | ||||
| Mean Vehicle Age, years (SD) | 3.6 (3.0) | 3.9 (2.7) | - | <0.001 |
| Light truck/SUV, % | 34.1% | 23.0% | 0.58 (0.50 – 0.67) | <0.001 |
| Mean Curb weight, kg (SD) | 1577.7 (391.2) | 1499.4 (336.7) | - | <0.001 |
| Mean Star Rating (SD) | 3.8 (1.1) | 3.6 (1.1) | - | <0.001 |
| Side airbag present, % | 18.3% | 17.5% | 0.95 (0.81 – 1.12) | 0.54 |
| ΔV | ||||
| 25kmph (Low severity) | 72.3% | 20.6% | - | |
| ≥25kmph; <40kmph (Medium severity) | 21.7% | 37.2% | 6.02 (4.92 – 7.37) | <0.001 |
| ≥40kmph (High severity) | 6.0% | 42.3% | 24.80 (20.36 – 30.22) | <0.001 |
ΔV = Change in velocity (crash severity).