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The effect of legislation on injuries sustained by rear seat car passengers.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7921551     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A study of 206 injured rear seat passengers was undertaken over two 4-month periods before and after the introduction of legislation enforcing use of rear seat-belts on 1 July 1991. The proportion of both adults and children using rear seat-belts increased after the law. Those wearing belts were less likely to suffer serious injury. The majority of passengers comply with the law but many rear seat passengers remain unrestrained because cars are not fitted with belts.
Authors:
I G Kendall; G G Bodiwala
Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of accident & emergency medicine     Volume:  11     ISSN:  1351-0622     ISO Abbreviation:  J Accid Emerg Med     Publication Date:  1994 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1994-11-16     Completed Date:  1994-11-16     Revised Date:  2009-11-18    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9433751     Medline TA:  J Accid Emerg Med     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  49-51     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Accident & Emergency Medicine, Leicester Royal Infirmary.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Accidents, Traffic / statistics & numerical data
Adult
Automobiles / legislation & jurisprudence
Child
Child, Preschool
Emergency Service, Hospital / statistics & numerical data
England
Humans
Seat Belts / legislation & jurisprudence*,  utilization
Wounds and Injuries / prevention & control*
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