Prevalence of use of safety devices on motorized vehicles in Italy. A multicentric road side observational study.

摘要: OBJECTIVES to give an overview of the use safety devices in motorized vehicles Italy years 2015-2017. DESIGN road side observational study. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS a sample 232,283 users 28 cities across Italian territory with resident population more than 10 million inhabitants (17% population) was considered. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES seat belts (front and rear), child restraints, motorcycle helmets were monitored. For each city, survey carried out urban, sub-urban, extra-urban areas. Data aggregated by three geographic areas: North, Centre, South. for front also provided drivers passengers separately. RESULTS shows dramatic geographical trend ranging from 82.6% (North) 36.3% (South). Drivers frequently (63.3% vs 57.4%). The same North-South rear (from 19.0% 3.3%) restraints 59.9% 16.6%). Helmet high everywhere (more 94%). CONCLUSIONS despite devices, which has been mandatory many years, compliance seems depend on voluntary behaviour influenced socioeconomical cultural patterns. is still far acceptable level, as well South Centre. increased would have significant public health traffic implications, potential 327 deaths/year could be saved.