Citation

Barros TE, Campolongo GD, Zanluqui T, Duarte D. Clinics (Sao Paulo) 2010; 65(10): 1043-1047.

Affiliation

Programa de Residência em Cirurgia e Traumatologia Buco-Maxilo-Facial, Hospital Geral Vila Nova Cachoeirinha, Universidade Bandeirante de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Hospital das Clinicas, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

21120309

PMCID

PMC2972612

Abstract

Traffic accidents are a reality throughout Brazil. The face is one of the anatomic parts most affected by these accidents, especially when a seat belt is not used. These accidents are costly for the public health system and have a significant impact on society and the lives of families involved. The compulsory use of seat belts in Brazil, especially in São Paulo, has decreased the rate of facial trauma. This suggests that the public health policies and measures adopted by the Brazilian authorities have benefited the population 15 years after the enactment of the law of compulsory seat belts in the city of São Paulo.

Language: en