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May 16, 2024

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Seat belts fit significantly better when older children use booster seats, according to new ob�� research that used 3D technology to measure seat belt fit in children ages 6–12 years with and without booster seats.

This study from ob�� describes how motor vehicle crash deaths among child passengers differ by race/ethnicity, rurality, restraint use, and state child passenger restraint laws.

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Sauber-Schatz EK, Thomas AM, Cook LJ. Motor Vehicle Crashes, Medical Outcomes, and Hospital Charges Among Children Aged 1–12 Years — Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System, 11 States, 2005–2008. MMWR Surveill Summ. 2015;64(8):1–32. doi:10.15585/mmwr.ss6408a1

Sauber-Schatz EK, West BA, Bergen G. Vital Signs: Restraint Use and Motor Vehicle Occupant Death Rates Among Children Aged 0–12 Years — United States, 2002–2011. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014;63(5):113–118.

Gilchrist J, Ballesteros MF, Parker EM. Vital Signs: Unintentional Injury Deaths Among Persons Aged 0–19 Years — United States, 2000–2009. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2012;61:270–276.

Shults RA. Child Passenger Deaths Involving Drinking Drivers — United States, 1997–2002. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2004;53(4):77–79.

Bernard SJ, Paulozzi LJ, Wallace DL. Fatal Injuries among Children by Race and Ethnicity — United States, 1999–2002. MMWR Surveill Summ. 2007;56(5):1–16.

Shults RA, Greenspan A, Dellinger A, Haileyesus T, Lee KC. Nonfatal Injuries and Restraint Use Among Child Passengers — United States, 2004. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2006;55(22):624–627.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (ob��). Motor-Vehicle Occupant Fatalities and Restraint Use Among Children Aged 4-8 Years United States, 1994-1998. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2000;49(7):135–137.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (ob��). Update: Fatal Air Bag-Related Injuries to Children – United States, 1993-1996. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 1996;45(49):1073–1076.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (ob��). Air-Bag Associated Fatal Injuries to Infants and Children Riding in Front Passenger Seats – United States. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 1995;44(45):845–847.

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