APHA public policy statement recommends that accident prevention be recognized as a major public health problem and that all units of APHA cooperate to improve accident prevention efforts at the local, state, and national levels. Gibson publishes theory of injury produced by energy exchange. The Journal of Trauma begins publication. The four major U.S. auto manufacturers install two front-seat lap belts as standard equipment. Unsafe at Any Speed by Ralph Nader is published.
Haddon matrix is published.
Federal Gun Control Act places additional restric- tions on who can own firearms. American Trauma Society is established. Lap belts in all seated occupant positions are installed as standard equipment by the four major U.S. auto manufacturers. Accident Analysis and Prevention journal begins publication. Journal of Safety Research begins publication.