title: Incidence of bicycle-related injuries in a defined population.
abstract: Population-based incidence rates for head injuries and total injuries resulting from bicycle crashes were calculated in a Seattle, Washington health maintenance organization population. Overall rates were 163 per 100,000 for all injuries and 42/100,000 for head injuries. Individuals between 5 and 14 years of age are at highest risk for bicycle-related injuries. The data are presented for their potential utility in program planning.
authors.affiliation: Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, Seattle, WA 98104.
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: F P
authors.initials: FP
authors.lastname: Rivara
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001642:Bicycling / Q000293:injuries*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006260:Head Protective Devices; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D012621:Seasons; D012737:Sex Factors; D014861:Washington