Movie Tones

The films you see say a lot about you

(HealthDayNews) -- Ever wonder about the older kids and adults who go to "G" or "PG" movies, which are movies that supposedly contain less sex and violence than those rated "R."

Here's a fascinating study from the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine that reports on the safety behaviors of people who attended 50 "G" and "PG" movies:

  • Percentage of motor vehicle occupants who wear seat belts: 27
  • Percentage of people who look both ways before crossing a street: 18
  • Percentage of boaters who wear personal flotation devices: 17
  • Percentage of people who cross the street at a crosswalk: 16
  • Percentage of bicyclists who wear helmets: 6

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