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Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 326 / 626

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¿Cuál es una de las principales causas de los accidentes de las personas mayores?

What is one of the main causes of accidents among older people?

  • AEl deterioro de las capacidades psicomotoras.The decline of psychomotor abilities.
  • BEl aumento de la visión periférica.Improved peripheral vision.
  • CUna mejor percepción y análisis de los riesgos.Better perception and analysis of risks.
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  • AEl deterioro de las capacidades psicomotoras.The decline of psychomotor abilities.
Explanation

With ageing, psychomotor abilities (sight, hearing, coordination and reaction time) decline. This decline is one of the main causes of accidents among older people.

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