Seat belts and injury patterns: evolution and present perspectives.
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Seat belt legislation appears to have reduced mortality from, and the incidence of, serious head and facial injuries due to motor vehicle accidents. The use of seat belts has, however, also modified injury patterns in car occupants involved in accidents. This review traces the introduction of seat belt legislation and delineates the types of injury which have been attributed to seat belt wearing.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 65 762 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1989