3,000 people died in distraction-affected crashes. The Governors Highway Safety Association estimated that there were more than 6,000 pedestrian deaths in 2018. Numbers have not been this high in 20 years.
This study shows that not only is texting while driving a major concern but so is texting while walking. Even if you decide to text while standing on the sidewalk, you can still be distracted and not see the person who is about walk smack into you – they’re texting, too.
Save the use of your smartphone for when you are in an area that isn’t crowded by people, pets, bikes, and cars. For those who spend hours on end using smart devices, especially children, learn how to prevent spinal injury with proper posture techniques.
Dr. Candace McMillon-Dantley is on a mission to inspire and educate women to health. She is the creator of The Doc Knows, a health and wellness site for women. When she’s not health writing, she is health motivating and educating through presentations on healthy nutrition, self-care, and conditions of the body. Her experiences as a business owner, chiropractor, wife, and mom of two resonate with all women. Connect with Dr. Candace on Instagram @drcandace.