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Rear-facing Car Seat Use for Children 18 Months of Age: Prevalence and Determinants

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Purpose: Motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) are the leading cause of death for children ages 1-14 years in the United States. Car safety seats are effective in decreasing the risk of… Click to show full abstract

Purpose: Motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) are the leading cause of death for children ages 1-14 years in the United States. Car safety seats are effective in decreasing the risk of injury and death, and rear-facing car safety seats (RFCSSs) are significantly more effective than forward-facing seats in protecting children less than 24 months of age. While the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that children remain in a RFCSS until at least 2 years of age, …

Keywords: months age; age; car seat; rear facing; facing car; car

Journal Title: Pediatrics
Year Published: 2018

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