Maxillofacial trauma and seat belt: a 10-year retrospective study

Abstract

Classically, it is known front seat belt use was positively correlated with back seat belt use, healthy diet, dental and general health, regular walking, adequate sleep and no smoking. Accidents involving cars occurred more frequently in age group 18-30 years, suffering more general traumas and representing the nonusers group that wore fewer seat belts, caused, perhaps, by bigger access of the youth to cars, driving in high speed and to an inefficient fiscalization of the traffic laws.

Study of the causes of facial fractures in a reference center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 2003–2012

“…Confirming the results of this study, other authors (18) (18). Similarly, Mendes et al (6) in their study on the use of seat belts related to maxillofacial trauma pointed out that Brazil was one of the countries with the highest prevalence of people injured in traffic accidents with 18.3 victims per 100,000 inhabitants in 2008, and the results showed that men were twice as likely to use security equipment than women, either as a driver or as a passenger.…”

“…Confirming the results of this study, other authors investigated 1531 records from traffic accidents in 2007 and 2009 in the North District of Rio de Janeiro and observed a prevalence of 40.2% due to motorcycle accidents in 2007 and 42.3% in 2009, while car accidents were 22.1% and 23.4% in 2007 and 2009, respectively . Similarly, Mendes et al in their study on the use of seat belts related to maxillofacial trauma pointed out that Brazil was one of the countries with the highest prevalence of people injured in traffic accidents with 18.3 victims per 100,000 inhabitants in 2008, and the results showed that men were twice as likely to use security equipment than women, either as a driver or as a passenger.…”

“…Some of these injuries are deemed to be life‐threatening as they can result in airway obstruction . Traffic accidents and physical aggression are usually the main causes . Males, with an average age of 34.4 years old (±15) , have been identified as the main victims .…”

“…High incidence rate and financial cost could represent a challenge for public health care . Rates of approximately 18.3 victims out of 100 000 habitants make Brazil one of the countries with the largest number of car accidents . The aim of this study was to describe the factors relating to facial fractures treated at a university reference center in Rio de Janeiro, the state capital, from January 2003 to December 2012.…”

Traffic accidents, maxillofacial injuries and risk factors: A systematic review of observational studies

“…Epidemiological studies in different parts of the world indicate that RTAs are the main etiological factors of facial trauma and the specific interest has been directed towards the incidence and prevention of these lesions . Maxillofacial injuries usually affect the middle third of the facial skeleton and mandible, especially soft tissues.…”