Safe driving in tribal communities : what can tribal governments and health professionals do?

Motor vehicle crashes are a serious problem in tribal communities: • Crashes are the leading cause of death for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) ages 1–44. • AI/AN people have the highest alcohol- related motor vehicle death rates of all racial groups. • AI/AN people use car seats...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (U.S.), United States. Indian Health Service. Injury Prevention Program.
Language:English
Subjects:
Automobile Driving
Indians
North American
Inuits
Program Development
Safety
Seat Belts
inuits
Alaska
Online Access:http://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/34100/
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Summary:Motor vehicle crashes are a serious problem in tribal communities: • Crashes are the leading cause of death for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) ages 1–44. • AI/AN people have the highest alcohol- related motor vehicle death rates of all racial groups. • AI/AN people use car seats, booster seats, and seat belts at a rate much lower than the national rate. Tribal governments and local health professionals can make a difference. Below are proven strategies to reduce drinking and driving and increase the use of car seats that you can use to reduce crash-related injuries and deaths in Tribal Nations.

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