Self-reported seatbelt use, United States, 2002–2010: Does prevalence vary by state and type of seatbelt law?☆

Shults, Ruth A.; Beck, Laurie F.

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Self-reported seatbelt use, United States, 2002–2010: Does prevalence vary by state and type of seatbelt law?☆

Published Date:

Oct 25 2012

Source:

J Safety Res. 43(5-6):417-420.

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J Safety Res

Personal Author:

Shults, Ruth A. ; Beck, Laurie F. ;

Description:

Problem

Motor-vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death in the United States. Seatbelts are highly effective in preventing serious injury and death in the event of a crash. Not all states have primary enforcement of seatbelt laws.

Methods

Data from the 2002, 2006, 2008, and 2010 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System were used to calculate prevalence of seatbelt use by state and type of state seatbelt law (primary vs. secondary enforcement).

Results and discussion

Self-reported seatbelt use among adults in the United States increased steadily between 2002 and 2010, with the national prevalence reaching 87% in 2010. Overall, seatbelt use in 2010 was 9 percentage points higher in the states with primary enforcement laws than in the states with secondary enforcement laws (89% vs. 80%). Impact on industry: Primary enforcement seatbelt laws and enhanced enforcement of seatbelt laws are proven strategies for increasing seatbelt use and reducing traffic fatalities.

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Pubmed ID:

23206516

Pubmed Central ID:

PMC5751407

Document Type:

Journal Article

Funding:

CC999999/Intramural CDC HHS/United States

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CDC Public Access

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