Vital signs: nonfatal, motor vehicle - occupant injuries (2009) and seat belt use (2008) among adults - United States.

摘要: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in United States among persons aged 5-34 years. Seat belts have been shown to be most effective method for reducing injuries adults event a crash. The CDC used 2009 data from National Electronic Injury Surveillance System--All Program provide U.S. estimates number and rate nonfatal, motor vehicle--occupant treated emergency departments ≥18 In addition, 2008 Behavioral Risk Factor System estimate prevalence self-reported seat belt use States. was examined further by type state enforcement law. States, an estimated 2.3 million adult vehicle--occupants had nonfatal departments. injury declined 15.6% 1,193.8/100,000 population 2001 1,007.5/100,000 2009. 2008, higher states with primary laws (88.2%), compared secondary (79.2%). If law achieved 88.2% additional 7.3 would belted. From 2002-2008, increased overall 80.5% 85.0%. Nonfatal, recent years but still affect substantial proportion each year. Self-reported laws. is proven reduce injuries, results this analysis demonstrate that use. To help 19 without should consider enacting them.