title: Bicyclists, helmets and head injuries: a rider-based study of helmet use and effectiveness.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington 05401.
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Wasserman
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Waller
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Monty
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Emery
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Robinson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001642:Bicycling; D002648:Child; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003625:Data Collection; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D006260:Head Protective Devices; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011482:Protective Devices; D013177:Sports