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Percent of Adults Who Reported That They Always Wear a Seatbelt When They Drive or Ride in a Car

State: Kansas
Measurement Period: 2017
This indicator shows the percentage of adults 18 years and older who reported that they always wear a seatbelt when they drive or ride in a car.

NOTE: Estimates are not available for the counties with an insufficient sample.

Why is this important?

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for people ages 5-34 years in the U.S. and can lead to premature death, disability, high medical cost and lost productivity. The most effective way to reduce injuries and mortality due to crashes is the use of seat belts.
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State: Kansas

83.4%
Source: Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Measurement period: 2017
Maintained by: Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Last update: January 2019
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Compared to the US Value (94.3%), Kansas has a value of 83.4% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(94.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Kansas (83.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (83.0%).
Prior Value
(83.0%)
Over time, the Kansas value is increasing, not significantly.
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Technical note: NOTE: Estimates are not available for the counties with an insufficient sample.

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Filed under: Health / Wellness & Lifestyle, Community / Public Safety, Health Behaviors, Adults

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