Citation

Greenspan AI, Dellinger AM, Chen J. J. Saf. Res. 2010; 41(2): 183-185.

Affiliation

Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway NE, Mailstop F-62, Atlanta, GA 30341.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, U.S. National Safety Council, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jsr.2010.03.001

PMID

20497804

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to calculate national estimates and examine the extent to which children prematurely use adult seat belts and ride in the front seat of a vehicle during a 30 day period. METHODS: Data were obtained from a nationally representative cross-sectional random-digit-dial telephone survey that included child-specific questions on motor vehicle restraint use and seating position. RESULTS: Among children less than 13 years, parents reported an estimated 618,337 who rode unrestrained and more than one million who rode in the front seat of a vehicle at least some of the time in the past 30days. During the same time period, close to 11million children 8years and younger reportedly used only adult seat belts. DISCUSSION: Our results highlight the need for continued outreach to parents regarding optimal restraint use and rear seating position for children every trip, every time.

Language: en