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With Air Bags, Height Makes a DifferenceWith Air Bags, Height Makes a Difference

Short and tall people alike face higher risk of harm

For years now, parents have been urged to make their children ride in the back seat to avoid harm should an air bag deploy. But now it seems that air bags pose risks for short people generally -- not just kids -- and tall people, too. full story»

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