title: Mechanisms of injury in automobile crashes.
abstract: The only way to determine the causes of injury in automobile collisions is through examination of data collected in detailed investigation of crashes. Such data were gathered from a ten-year study of collisions that caused injury to the occupants of the cars. In a comparison of injuries in the newer model automobiles-vehicles equipped with the safety features-with those in older model cars not equipped with the present-day occupant protection devices, significant reduction in injury severity was noted.
mesh_terms: D000056:Accident Prevention; D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D001336:Automobiles; D012622:Seat Belts; D014947:Wounds and Injuries