Uherick Lisa A, Melzer-Lange Marlene D, Pierce Sarah E
Pediatric Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 53226, USA.
WMJ. 2005 Jan;104(1):37-40.
In the United States, more children die from motor vehicle crashes than any other cause. Research has demonstrated that children ages 4-8 have a significantly reduced risk of injury if they are restrained in booster seats rather than adult seatbelts. Despite current recommendations, few children in this age group are properly restrained. Health care providers can help increase booster seat use by educating parents, participating in community campaigns, and advocating for mandatory booster seat laws.
在美国,死于机动车碰撞事故的儿童比死于其他任何原因的都多。研究表明,4至8岁的儿童若使用增高座椅而非成人安全带,受伤风险会显著降低。尽管有当前的建议,但这个年龄段中很少有儿童得到妥善约束。医疗保健提供者可以通过教育家长、参与社区活动以及倡导制定增高座椅强制使用法律来帮助提高增高座椅的使用率。