Strategies to implement helmet legislation for child bicyclists.
Research in the area of injury prevention has shown that legislation combined with education is the most effective way to increase helmet use in child bicyclists. Legislative activities have been proven to reduce injuries. Nurses can join with other interested stakeholders to form community coalitions, to educate the public, and to influence public policy.
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Trauma Services, Broward General Medical Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
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D001642:Bicycling / Q000293:injuries*; D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006260:Head Protective Devices; D006801:Humans; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control