Article
Use of seat belts in rural Alberta: an observational analysis
Utilisation des ceintures de sécurité en Alberta rurale : une analyse observationnelle
Summer 2005
Volume 10 - Issue 3
Kathy L. Belton, Don Voaklander, Lauren Elgert, Steve MacDonald
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 10–15
Content Summary
This study examines seat belt usage rates in rural Alberta, revealing a 6.9% increase since 1999. The research highlights differences in seat belt use based on vehicle type, gender, and compliance with traffic signals. The findings underscore the importance of targeted public health interventions to improve safety in rural areas.
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Public healthRural medicineNorthern medicineRemote medicineMedical education