What are the Epidemiological Measures Related to Seat Belt Usage?
Several measures are used in epidemiology to assess seat belt usage:
Prevalence: The proportion of individuals using seat belts at a given time. Incidence: The number of new cases of seat belt use (or non-use) within a specified period. Relative Risk: The risk of injury or death in unbelted individuals compared to those who are belted. Attributable Risk: The proportion of accidents or injuries that could be prevented if seat belt usage were universal.
