Should you need any further proof that it’s a man’s world, let this depressing little fact be it.
Women are more likely to die as a result of a car accident than a man.
This isn’t because women are reckless or thoughtless. It’s literally down to factors outside of their control.
While men are more likely to be involved in a car crash, it’s females who are the most likely to be injured – perhaps fatally.
The figures speak for themselves.
According to Caroline Criado Perez’s new book, Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men, women are 47 per cent more likely to be seriously injured than men, 71 per cent more likely to be moderately injured and 17 per cent more likely to die.
As for why, the reason is chillingly simple. Car safety is designed around the male physique, which are what crash dummies are based on. Not just that, but the physique of a man in the 50th percentile.
This equates to a 1.77m tall man weighing in a 76kg.
In an extract published in The Guardian, it’s revealed how the use of female crash dummies is a relatively recent development.
This isn’t the only factor behind these figures.
Women are often forced to sit closer to the steering wheel so they can see over the dashboard, which heightens the risk of suffering from internal injuries in the event of a crash.
Criado Perez’s book also highlights other "gender data gap" facts.
Women are more likely to die from a heart attack and feel the cold in the office – again, because of how information and environment are tailored with men in mind.
Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez, is available from Chatoo & Windus, RRP £16.99.
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