Estimating Economic Benefits Due to Increased Seat Belt Use: A Case Study
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Even though the safety benefits of using seat belts are well-known among the transportation community, the average usage rates in some states remain at relatively low levels than it is desired. Among many factors that could be contributing the situation, the type of the seat belt law could be a major one. While many states still need to aggressively work on passing the primary seat belt law, estimating the benefits associated with increased seat belt use in terms of money might help in convincing the general public and the legislators. Accordingly, this study estimated the effectiveness of seat belts in reducing injuries and the associated economic benefits using state of Kansas data.
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