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Changing Attitudes About Car Saftey In Native America

Thurs. 11/06 11a: Car crashes are one of the leading causes of injuries for Native Americans, according to the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention. Have you or a loved one ever been hurt in a car accident? The CDC recommends that tribes work to increase the use of seat belts and child safety seats in cars on reservations. Do you think encouraging these changes could help save lives in your Native community? What do you think it would take to change attitudes about car safety in your family or in your tribe?

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