The Seat-Belt Statistics Paradox

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Why did hospital admissions for injuries rise after seat belts became mandatory, even though the crash count stayed the same?

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The Seat-Belt Statistics Paradox
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A city had a troubling number of people injured in traffic crashes. The administration made seat belts compulsory, and residents obeyed the rule. Yet the number of crashes stayed the same, while even more injured people reached the hospital. How is that possible?
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