The prevalence of helmet use in motorcyclists around the world: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 5,006,476 participants

This study provides a comprehensive overview of global helmet use prevalence, emphasizing disparities between high and low-income countries, variations in law enforcement, and trends over four decades. Targeted interventions are necessary to improve helmet-wearing habits, especially among passengers and regions with low usage rates. Effective legislation and awareness campaigns are crucial for promoting helmet use and reducing road traffic injuries burden.PMID:38628097 | DOI:10.1080/17457300.2024.2335509

Source: International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion - April 17, 2024 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Sina Shool Seyed Mohammad Piri Zahra Ghodsi Reza Tabrizi Mohammad Hosein Amirzade-Iranaq Mahdieh Mashayekhi Mohammad Amin Dabbagh Ohadi Kurosh Mojtabavi Reyhane Abbasnezhad Kasra Vasighi Rasha Atlasi Alireza Ansari-Moghaddam Seyed Taghi Heydari Mahdi Shar Source Type: research