Results for Optimizing Rear Seat Design for Children

In this week's roundup, CHOP researchers help parents avoid unnecessary ER visits, and share real-world implications of injury prevention work.

Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death for children older than 4 years and resulted in 952 fatalities in 2010 for children age 15 and younger. Children and adolescents are the most common occupants in the rear seat of passenger vehicles, and a new research report from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute provides specific recommendations for optimizing the rear seat to better protect them.