Of the teens (aged 16-19) who died in passenger vehicle crashes in 2015 approximately 47% were not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. 2 Research shows that seat belts reduce serious crash-related injuries and deaths by about half. 14. Primary Enforcement of Seat Belt Laws. State seat belt laws vary in enforcement.
What could be the cause of plantar fibromatosis? Congenital or trauma: I find that plantar fibromas ( a benign thickening of the plantar fascia) are usually just congenital changes, although trauma or overuse can be a cause. It is a benign change, and if not painful surgery is not a necessity.
Possible Causes. The underlying cause of plantar fibromatosis is unknown but there are a number of factors which are thought to be linked with the disease: 1) Genetics: A family history of Ledderhose Disease is the strongest risk factor. 2) Gender: The condition is more common in men with a male:female ratio of 2:1.