Occupational and Environmental Health: Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury - Multiple Choice Questions - Learn & Prevent

Airbags in automobiles provide the benefit of reducing illnesses and injuries from crashes. This is because airbags are designed to rapidly inflate upon impact, providing a cushion for the driver and passengers and helping to reduce the force of impact.

Option A is incorrect because installing airbags does not necessarily reduce vehicle manufacturing costs. In fact, it may increase costs due to the added technology and safety regulations.

Option B is incorrect because installing airbags does not directly impact vehicle fuel efficiency.

Option D is incorrect because airbags are not primarily installed for aesthetic enhancement, but rather for safety purposes.