
10. Check the Data: It’s a Man’s World
The Freakonomics Radio Book Club
Is There a Seat Belt That Works for Pregnant Women?
Women tend to sit further forward than men when driving. Women have less muscle on our necks and upper torso than men, which makes us more vulnerable to whip lash by up to three times. Swedish research has shown that modern seats are too firm to protect women against whip lash injuries. The seats throw women forward faster than men because the back of the seat doesn't give way for their lighter bodies.
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