The Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine
The Association for the Advancement of Automobile Medicine (AAAM) is a global multi-disciplinary professional organization dedicated to saving lives and eliminating road traffic injuries through scientific research, authoritative educational programs, and public policy recommendations.
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AAAM Research Spotlight
In recognition of the contributions made to the field of automotive medicine, AAAM proudly spotlights innovative research published by our community and beyond. Check out the latest study we’re highlighting:
Vehicle occupants of all shapes, sizes, ages, and abilities deserve the best crash protection we can provide. We have long known that a wide variety of drivers benefit from frontal airbags. This paper from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute investigated the common practice of permanently deactivating frontal airbags for wheelchair-seated drivers.
Jingwen Hu, Nichole Orton, Miriam A. Manary, Kyle Boyle & Lawrence W. Schneider (2020) Should airbags be deactivated for wheelchair-seated drivers?, Traffic Injury Prevention, 21:sup1, S37-S42, DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2020.1778676. Read more.
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AAAM Educational Opportunities
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- Introduction to AIS course – New in 2023! Click here for more information.
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AAAM’s Motorcycle Safety Special Interest Group announces a new $5,000 mini-grant for research projects.
The purpose of the grant is to support the research on motorcyclists’ safety via real-world data collection in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC). Proposals are due by 28th February 2023 at 11:59 p.m. CT. Learn More.
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Announcing AIS 2015 Now Available
The latest update to the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) is now available. Order your dictionary today, find the latest course, or view the major changes made in this latest release.
people were injured in motor vehicle crashes
2.3M
people were injured in motor vehicle crashes
Deaths as a result of road traffic crashes
1.35M
Deaths as a result of road traffic crashes
%
World population that has adequate road safety law
7%
World population that has adequate road safety law
%
percent of all fatal crashes in 2013 involving alcohol-impaired driving
30%
percent of all fatal crashes in 2013 involving alcohol-impaired driving