Importance of Child Safety Seats
Child safety seats are very important in reducing the injuries caused during sudden stops, turns and opening the door of the moving vehicle.1 Misuse or not using seat belts is one of the major risk factors.2 This can cause minor injuries to severe head trauma.3
Misuse of seat belts frequently occurs because parents with lack of knowledge in understanding about the benefits of child safety seats.4 Identifying and educating the less informed people about child safety can reduce such injuries and death.
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Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date last updated: April 20, 2012