Bicycle-related traumatic injury hospitalizations: six years descriptive analysis in Qatar

Conclusions: BRTI is relatively uncommon in Qatar; however, it is characterized by a distinct epidemiology with a considerable mortality. Young male nationals, recreational cyclists and expatriate young commuter cyclists comprise the majority of victims and should be the focus of primary prevention efforts. Complementary prevention should aim at enforcing helmet laws to reduce fatal head injuries, and educating motorists of safer practices around cyclists.
Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research