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Original Articles

Effects of LATCH versus Available Seatbelt Installation of Rear Facing Child Restraint Systems on Head Injury Criteria for 6 Month Old Infants in Rear End Collisions

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Pages S16-S23 | Received 16 Mar 2015, Accepted 26 Jun 2015, Published online: 05 Oct 2015

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