Universal Motorcycle Helmet Laws to Reduce Injuries: A Community Guide Systematic Review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2016.11.030
Abstract: CONTEXT Motorcycle crashes account for a disproportionate number of motor vehicle deaths and injuries in the U.S. Motorcycle helmet use can lead to an estimated 42% reduction in risk for fatal injuries and a 69%… read more here.
Keywords: helmet use; motorcycle; motorcycle helmet; helmet laws ... See more keywords
Bicycle helmet effectiveness is not overstated
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DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2017.1298748
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective: The objective of this study was to discuss the challenges in estimating bicycle helmet effectiveness from case–control studies of injured cyclists and to estimate helmet effectiveness from cases and available exposure data. Methods:… read more here.
Keywords: effectiveness; bicycle helmet; helmet use; helmet effectiveness ... See more keywords
Change in helmet use behavior enforced by CCTV cameras with automatic helmet use detection system on an urban arterial road
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DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2020.1778170
Abstract: Abstract Objective Many developing countries experience a high death toll among motorcycle users (both drivers and passengers), primarily due to a relatively low rate of helmet use resulting from ineffective helmet law enforcement. The objectives… read more here.
Keywords: enforcement; helmet use; helmet; cctv camera ... See more keywords
Helmet Use and Risk-Taking Behavior Among Skiers and Snowboarders.
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DOI: 10.1097/jsm.0000000000000527
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To characterize factors associated with helmet use and risk-taking behavior among recreational skiers and snowboarders. DESIGN Observational study. SETTING Large, western United States mountain resort. PARTICIPANTS 1285 male and female recreational skiers and snowboarders… read more here.
Keywords: wearing helmet; taking behavior; helmet use; risk taking ... See more keywords
Helmet use in bicycles and non‐motorised wheeled recreational vehicles in children
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DOI: 10.1111/jpc.13925
Abstract: Injuries involving non‐motorised wheeled recreational vehicles (NMWRV) and bicycles are a common cause for hospitalisation in children. Studies show that helmet use whilst bicycle riding can decrease mortality and morbidity due to head injury. However,… read more here.
Keywords: use; helmet use; motorised wheeled; recreational vehicles ... See more keywords
Prevalence and factors associated with effective helmet use among motorcyclists in Mysuru City of Southern India
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DOI: 10.1186/s12199-020-00888-z
Abstract: Background Helmet use reduces the risk and severity of head injury and death due to road traffic crash among motorcyclists. The protective efficacy of different types of helmets varies. Wearing firmly fastened full-face helmet termed… read more here.
Keywords: helmet use; effective helmet; factors associated; among motorcyclists ... See more keywords
Parental attitudes and family helmet use for all-terrain vehicles and bicycles.
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DOI: 10.1186/s40621-020-00253-2
Abstract: Background Helmets prevent head trauma in both all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and bicycle crashes. This pilot study's objective was to compare family helmet use and participant attitudes regarding helmets for ATVs versus bicycles. Methods A convenience… read more here.
Keywords: helmet use; helmet; wearing helmet; family helmet ... See more keywords
Impact of SMS Text Messaging Reminders on Helmet Use Among Motorcycle Drivers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Randomized Controlled Trial
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DOI: 10.2196/27387
Abstract: Background Road traffic injury is a pressing public health issue in Tanzania. Increasing helmet use among motorcycle drivers can help reduce the burden due to road traffic injuries in the country. Helmet adherence can be… read more here.
Keywords: use among; helmet use; motorcycle drivers; among motorcycle ... See more keywords
Detection of Helmet Use in Motorcycle Drivers Using Convolutional Neural Network
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DOI: 10.3390/app13105882
Abstract: The lack of helmet use in motorcyclists is one of the main risk factors with severe consequences in traffic accidents. Wearing a certified motorcycle helmet can reduce the risk of head injuries by 69% and… read more here.
Keywords: helmet; helmet use; convolutional neural; detection ... See more keywords
Are Risk-Taking and Ski Helmet Use Associated with an ACL Injury in Recreational Alpine Skiing?
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16173107
Abstract: According to the risk compensation hypothesis, the use of a ski helmet might provide a false sense of security, resulting in a riskier behavior by skiing faster or more aggressively, which might lead to an… read more here.
Keywords: ski helmet; injury; risk; helmet use ... See more keywords