The pattern of motor cycle injuries sustained by motor cyclists in Victoria in 1974 and 1975.
Motor cycle injuries and fatalities (2.4% annually) represent a serious threat to the youth of Australia. This survey outlines the pattern of injuries sustained by motor cyclists and highlights of the high percentage (73%) of serious local injuries to the lower extremities. The views of motor cyclist victims on preventive safety measures are also summarized.
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000401:mortality; D000063:Accidents, Traffic / Q000517:prevention & control*; D001315:Australia; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000401:mortality; D005121:Extremities / Q000293:injuries; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000401:mortality; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000401:mortality*