Update: Fatal Air Bag-Related Injuries to Children - United States, 1993-1996

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

Volumn 45, Issue 49, 1996, Pages 1073-1076

[No Author Info available]

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; CAR; CHILD; HUMAN; INFANT; MORTALITY; PRESCHOOL CHILD; PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT; SAFETY; SEATBELT; TRAFFIC ACCIDENT;

ACCIDENTS, TRAFFIC; AIR BAGS; AUTOMOBILES; CHILD; CHILD, PRESCHOOL; HUMANS; INFANT; SAFETY; SEAT BELTS;

EID: 0030582609     PISSN: 01492195     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

References (7)

1. CDC. Warnings on interaction between air bags and rear-facing child restraints. MMWR 1993; 42:280-2.
2. CDC. Air-bag-associated fatal injuries to infants and children riding in front passenger seats - United States. MMWR 1995;44:845-7.
3. Winston FK, Reed R. Air bags and children: results of a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration special investigation in actual crashes. In: Proceedings of the Stapp Car Crash Conference. Warrendale, Pennsylvania: Society of Automotive Engineers, 1996:383-9.
4. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA announces comprehensive plan to improve air bag technology and reduce air bag dangers [Press release]. Washington, DC: US Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, November 22, 1996.
5. National Transportation Safety Board. Safety studies: the performance and use of child restraint systems, seat belts, and air bags for children in passenger vehicles. Vol 1, Analysis. Washington, DC: National Transportation Safety Board, 1996; report no. NTSB/SS-96/01.
6. American Academy of Pediatrics. 1996 Family shopping guide to car seats: guidelines for parents. Elk Grove Village, Illinois: American Academy of Pediatrics, 1996.
7. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Air bag alert. Washington, DC: US Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1996; report no. DOT-HS-808-456.