Table 4

Proportion of discharges with “moderate-to-severe” injuries (NISS >4) before and after enforcement

Age (years)No (%) 1983–88No (%) 1991–95p Value
0–437 (43.0)16 (25.8)0.03
5–1143 (46.2)28 (40.6)NS
12–19117 (50.0)91 (49.5)NS
All <20197 (47.7)135 (47.9)NS