Different behavioral patterns of seat belt users and non-users

Nielsen, H. V.; Nordentoft, E.; Weeth, R.

Affiliations

¹Accident Analysis Group, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark

Abstract

2.295 injured front seat occupants registered at the Odense University Hospital during a 4-year period have been the subject of a closer analysis in order to define possible reasons for the lacking effect of the belt mandatory introduced in 1976. Particular attention was paid to differences of the behavioral pattern of seat belt users and non-users by means of age, hour and type of accident and errand. Several possible factors are discussed which might counteract the predicted effect of the seat belt legislation.

Cited Works (1)

Year	Entry
1978	Nordentoft EL, Kruse T, Nielsen HV, Weeth R. The effect of mandatory seat belt legislation on mortality and morbidity in Denmark. In: 22nd Annual Proceedings, Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM). July 10-14, 1978; Ann Arbor, MI.181-191.