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Seat Belts MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Seat Belts
Tree Number(s)
E07.700.800
Unique ID
D012622
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D012622
Scope Note
Restraining belts fastened to the frame of automobiles, aircraft, or other vehicles, and strapped around the person occupying the seat in the car or plane, intended to prevent the person from being thrown forward or out of the vehicle in case of sudden deceleration.
Previous Indexing
Accident Prevention (1966-1969)
Accidents, Traffic (1966-1969)
Automobiles (1966-1969)
See Also
Air Bags
Child Restraint Systems
Public MeSH Note
70
History Note
70
Date Established
1970/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2016/07/05
Seat Belts Preferred
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