Automobile safety in children: a review of North American evidence and recommendations.
J Am Acad Orthop Surg
; 21(6): 323-31, 2013 Jun.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23728957
ABSTRACT
In the United States, the rate of vehicle occupant deaths in children aged 1 to 3 years has decreased by over 50% in the past three decades. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death in children aged 1 to 17 years. Parental compliance with child safety seats is poor, with up to 99% of children in certain age groups improperly restrained. Epidemiologic data support the proper use of automobile restraint systems to save lives. When appropriate restraint systems (based on age and weight) are used, a significant decrease occurs in the rates of mortality and serious injury. Legislation and public service campaigns can increase awareness regarding appropriate use of automobile restraint systems to decrease pediatric injury and fatality rates. Fluency and awareness, rather than cost, have been found to be the main reasons for improper use of automobile restraint systems; appropriately targeted education programs should continue to be developed. Physicians are optimally poised to educate patients and parents about automobile safety.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Traumatismos da Coluna Vertebral
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Acidentes de Trânsito
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Sistemas de Proteção para Crianças
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
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Infant
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Am Acad Orthop Surg
Assunto da revista:
ORTOPEDIA
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos