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> From: Trauma-EMS Librarian[SMTP:trauma-l@trauma-ems.org]
> Reply To: Trauma-EMS Librarian
> Sent: Friday, July 18, 2003 7:37 AM
> To: Trauma-EMS Listserv
> Subject: New Products available from NHTSA
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> Dear Traffic Safety Partners,
> The following six new products are available from NHTSA.
> Attached are the Product Alerts with details and ordering
> instructions. Hope you find these useful.
>
> Ann Mitchell
> National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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> 1.Spanish-language "How Wearing Seat Belts Can Help You Save
> Money, Time and Your Life." This brochure was developed to inform
> Spanish-speaking audiences about the need and importance of
> wearing safety belts and how to correctly wear them. The brochure
> also includes advice about 4 Steps for Kids (child passenger
> safety), and information on air bag safety.
> HOW TO ORDER: To order a copy of this report, fax your request
> to (301) 386-2194. The report will also be available for downloading
> in June from the NHTSA web site at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov and
> from www.buckleupamerica.org.
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> 2.1) Driving When You Have Glaucoma; 2) Driving When You Have
> Cataracts and 3) Driving When You Have Macular Degeneration.
> These products were developed in partnership with the American
> Optometric Association to help drivers who have specific medical
> conditions and the families of those drivers, especially when
> making decisions about driving ability, risk, and safety. They are
> intended to be a discussion tool between patients and their eye
> doctors.
> HOW TO ORDER: Orders can be sent via Fax to (301) 386-2194 or
> via the NHTSA online catalog listed on the home page under
> Popular Information, then click on "Safety Materials." These
> products will also be available for downloading in July 2003 from the
> NHTSA web site at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov
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> 3. Spanish-language "Should Pregnant Women Wear Seat Belts"
> brochure. This product was developed to inform Spanish-speaking
> expectant mother about the need to wear seat belts during
> pregnancy and educate them them about how to correctly wear the
> seat belt.
> HOW TO ORDER: To order a copy of this report, fax your request
> to (301) 386-2194. The report also will be available for downloading
> from the NHTSA web site at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov and from
> http://www.buckleupamerica.org.
>
> 4. Safety Belts and Hispanics -- 2003 Report. This fact sheet
> provides important information and statistics on injuries, fatalities
> and economic costs due to the low safety belt use among
> Hispanics. One important objective of this fact sheet is to stimulate
> dialogue among policy makers representing Hispanics.
> HOW TO ORDER: Please fax your orders to (301) 386-2194 or via
> the NHTSA's web site at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. The catalog is
> listed on the home page under Popular Information? Safety
> Materials.
>
> 5. Safety Belts and African Americans -- 2003 Report. According to
> 2001 data, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for
> African Americans, from birth through 14 years of age and the
> second leading cause of death for African Americans between 15
> and 24 years of age. Increasing safety belt and child safety seat
> use will reduce the problem. The fact sheet provides important
> information and statistics on injuries, fatalities, and economic
> costs.
> HOW TO ORDER: Please fax your orders to (301) 386-2194 or via
> the NHTSA's web site (http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov). The catalog is
> listed on the home page under Popular Information? Safety
> Materials.
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> 6.Spanish-language "Reducing the Risk of Rollover Crashes in 15
> Passenger Vans". This product was developed to convince Spanish
> speaking audiences that the risk of a rollover crash in a 15-
> passenger van increases as the van is more fully loaded. The risk
> grows as passengers are added, and once the van has 10 or more
> passengers, the rollover risk is greatly increased. Placing a load on
> the roof also contributes to this increased risk of rollover. This
> hangtag presents tips for preventing rollovers and other tips for safe
> driving.
> HOW TO ORDER: Please fax your orders to (301) 386-2194 or via
> the NHTSA's online catalog listed on the under Popular Information
> Safety Materials. The report also will be available for downloading
> from the NHTSA web site at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov and
> http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/multicultural.
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