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  • Pediatric safety
  • Public health
  • Transportation safety

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  • Motor vehicle crashes are a primary cause of child mortality globally.
  • Child restraint systems (CRSs) significantly reduce injury and death but face challenges.
  • High rates of CRS misuse and socioeconomic disparities impact child safety outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review persistent challenges in child restraint system (CRS) use.
  • To identify factors contributing to suboptimal CRS utilization.
  • To advocate for strategies to improve child passenger safety.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of studies on motor vehicle crashes and CRS use.
  • Analysis of data on CRS misuse rates and contributing factors.
  • Examination of socioeconomic influences and emerging technological risks.

Main Results:

  • Despite CRS effectiveness, widespread misuse remains a critical issue.
  • Socioeconomic disparities limit access to and proper use of CRSs.
  • Emerging risks from ride-sharing and new vehicle technologies complicate safety efforts.

Conclusions:

  • Legislation, comprehensive education, and equitable CRS access are vital.
  • Clinician advocacy and coordinated community efforts are essential.
  • Eliminating preventable child fatalities requires a multi-faceted approach to ensure proper restraint use on all trips.