Trends and characteristics of severe road traffic injuries in children: a nationwide cohort study in Japan

ConclusionsWe found decreasing trends in motorcycle crash and in-hospital mortality, increasing trends in rear passenger seats in cars over the 15-year period, and factors associated with in-hospital mortality such as type of mechanisms and concomitant injuries. Strengthening child road safety measures, particularly for rear passenger seats in vehicles, is imperative to enhance our dedication to injury prevention.
Source: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research