Trends in cycling and cycle related injuries and a calculation of prevented morbidity and mortality

In conclusion, in Denmark, the number of cycling trips have steadily increased over the past 17 years while cycling related injuries show a concomitant decline. Intuitively one might expect cycle related injuries to increase with increased cycling, but a decrease was observed in injuries. Health benefits of cycling calculated from cohort studies were 21 times higher than risk of injuries and for mortality alone the ratio was 238.
Source: Journal of Transport and Health - Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research