Effectiveness of Safety Belts and Airbags in Preventing Fatal Injury

Authors

• David C. Viano - Biomedical Science Dept. General Motors Research Laboratories Warren, MI

Topic

• Safety belts
• Occupant protection
• Restraint systems
• Fatal injuries
• Crashes
• Airbag systems
• Biomechanics
• Vehicle occupants

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