Impact of primary laws on adult use of safety belts - United States, 2002

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

Volumn 53, Issue 12, 2004, Pages 257-260

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ADULT; ARTICLE; HUMAN; LEGAL ASPECT; SEATBELT; UNITED STATES; UTILIZATION REVIEW;

ADULT; HUMANS; SEAT BELTS; UNITED STATES;

EID: 1642443488     PISSN: 01492195     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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