In 2009, seat belts saved an estimated 12,713 lives. An additional 3,688 lives could have been saved if all passenger vehicle occupants over age 4 wore seat belts. Download our safety bulletin Airbags and Seat Belts Save Lives to learn more.

Preventing Scald Injuries
Scalds can cause considerable pain, prolonged treatment, and lifelong scarring. In severe cases, scalding injuries can be fatal. The most


