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  • Title: Effectiveness of child safety seats vs safety belts for children aged 2 to 3 years.
    Author: Zaloshnja E, Miller TR, Hendrie D.
    Journal: Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med; 2007 Jan; 161(1):65-8. PubMed ID: 17199069.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness of child safety seats and lap-shoulder belts in rear passenger vehicle seats for 2- to 3-year-old crash survivors. DESIGN: Cohort study. SETTING: The January 1, 1998, to December 31, 2004, US data on a nationally representative sample of crashes that resulted in at least 1 vehicle being towed away. PARTICIPANTS: Toddlers who were sitting in rear vehicle seats and using lap-shoulder belts or child seats when involved in highway crashes. INTERVENTION: Child safety seat vs safety belt. OUTCOME MEASURE: Presence of any injury after a crash. RESULTS: The adjusted odds of injury were 81.8% lower (95% confidence interval, 58.3%-92.1% lower) for toddlers in child seats than belted toddlers. CONCLUSIONS: Child safety seats seem to be more effective rear seat restraints than lap-shoulder safety belts for children aged 2 to 3 years. Laws requiring that children younger than 4 years travel in child safety seats have a sound basis and should remain in force.
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