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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Injury patterns and seat belt effectiveness in pregnant motor vehicle occupants: evidence from US crash data, 1998–2021 [PDF]
Injury EpidemiologyMotor 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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Analysis of Head Movement in KPSIT Dummies and the Impact of Seats and Seat Belts during Low-Speed Collisions 20 km/h [PDF]
SensorsThe 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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Understanding the Non-use of Rear Seatbelts in Iran: A Qualitative Exploration of Factors and Reasons [PDF]
Bulletin of Emergency and TraumaObjective: This study explored the underlying reasons for non-compliance with seatbelt usage among rear-seat passengers in Iran.Methods: This qualitative study was conducted in 2023 with a diverse group of participants, including driving instructors ...
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, 2004 The effectiveness of seat belts is well documented. In general, the results of the survey showed that most drivers had very positive attitudes towards wearing seat belts.
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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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Archives of Surgery, 1968 WITH increasing automobile accidents and the general use of seat belts, injuries related to wearing the seat belt are occasionally seen. If this type injury is considered at the time of initial examination of an injured patient, early diagnosis may prevent prolonged morbidity and even mortality. This is especially true in the case of small bowel injury
S D, Porter, E W, Green
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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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