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American Journal of Public Health, Vol. 78, Issue 9 1220-1221, Copyright © 1988 by American Public Health Association

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Bicyclists, helmets and head injuries: a rider-based study of helmet use and effectiveness.

R C Wasserman, J A Waller, M J Monty, A B Emery and D R Robinson

Department of Pediatrics, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington 05401.

We interviewed 516 bicyclists over age 10 regarding helmet use and head injuries. Although 19 per cent owned helmets, only 8 per cent were wearing them when interviewed. Riders wearing helmets were more highly educated and reported higher car seat belt use. Nearly 4 per cent of the bicyclists reported striking their heads in a cycling mishap during the previous 18 months; those wearing helmets at the time of the mishap were less likely to have sustained head injuries.




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