Use of seat belts among public transport drivers in Tacna, Peru: Prevalence and risk factors. [PDF]
PLoS One, 2021 IntroductionThere are individuals who still refuse to wear seat belts, despite its effectiveness in reducing morbidity and mortality in road traffic accidents. We aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors according to the use of seat belts among
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Trends in the use of seat belts and mobile phones and their seasonal variations in Florence (2005-2015). [PDF]
PLoS One, 2018 IntroductionAbout 1.25 million people worldwide die every year because of road accidents. Risk is higher when drivers use mobile phones, whereas seat belts help to prevent crash-related injury. We aimed to evaluate the prevalence, associated factors, and
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Analysis of Head Movement in KPSIT Dummies and the Impact of Seats and Seat Belts during Low-Speed Collisions 20 km/h. [PDF]
Sensors (Basel)The aim of this study was to compare the head displacement of the KPSIT C50 dummy, representing a 50th percentile male, with the KPSIT C5 dummy, representing a 5th percentile female, during low-speed collisions.
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Injury patterns and seat belt effectiveness in pregnant motor vehicle occupants: evidence from US crash data, 1998-2021. [PDF]
Inj EpidemiolMotor vehicle collisions (MVCs) are the most common etiology of trauma and non-obstetric fetal death among pregnant individuals. Seat belts prevent MVC-related injuries; however, some pregnant individuals do not wear a seat belt due to discomfort and ...
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Child Restraints for Cars in Low and Middle-Income Countries [PDF]
Journal of Road Safety, 2020 When used correctly, modern child restraints provide exceptional protection for children in car crashes. Most vehicles sold in high-income countries (HIC) have top tether anchorages and/or ISOFIX lower anchorages that are intended to reduce the incidence
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The Impact of Seat Belts and Airbags on High Grade Renal Injuries and Nephrectomy Rate in Motor Vehicle Collisions [PDF]
Journal of Urology, 2014 Marc A Bjurlin, Dana Villines
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Study of AEB and active seat belt on driver injury in vehicle–vehicle frontal oblique crash
Scientific Reports, 2023 The safety of vehicle occupants in oblique collision scenarios continues to pose challenges, even with the implementation of Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems.
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A quick method of improving the load-bearing capacity of natural airport pavements [PDF]
Przegląd Komunikacyjny, 2022 : The load-bearing capacity of natural airport surfaces directly affects the safety of air operations. Natural airport surfaces at military airports are front seat belts, work belts and side seat belts. The load-bearing capacity of the natural airport
Mariusz Wesołowski +2 more
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The Reluctance of taxi drivers to use seat belts. Observed and self-reported behavior in Argentine.
Avances en Psicología Latinoamericana, 2023 Although taxi drivers are more exposed to traffic crashes, they usually exhibit riskier behaviors and more negative attitudes toward road safety. For example, previous research suggests that they are particularly reluctant to wear seat belts.
Jeremías David Tosi +3 more
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Sensors, 2021 This paper deals with the issues of the impact of vertical vibrations on a child seated in a child seat during a journey. Its purpose was to assess the impact of fastening the child seats and road conditions on the level of vibrations recorded on child ...
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