Effective Strategies to Reduce Motor Vehicle Injuries in Native American Communities

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of deaths in American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) communities. Research shows that the AI/AN motor vehicle (mv) fatality rates are one of the highest among other groups in the United States. In September 2004, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provided direct funding to AI/AN Tribes/Tribal Organizations for prevention of motor vehicle crash (mvc) injuries using evidence-based effective strategies. This presentation describes the efforts to increase the use of seat belts, child passenger safety seats and reducing drinking and driving.