Australian quad bike fatalities: what is the economic cost?

CONCLUSIONS: Quad bike fatalities have a significant economic impact on Australian society that is increasing. Implications : Given the high cost to society, interventions to address quad bike fatalities have the potential to be highly cost-effective. Such interventions should focus on design approaches to improve the safety of quad bikes in terms of stability and protection in the event of a rollover. Additionally, relevant policy (e.g. no children under 16 years riding quads, no passengers) and intervention approaches (e.g. training and use of helmets) must also support the design modifications. PMID: 23551477 [PubMed - in process]

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Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - April 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Lower T, Pollock K, Herde E Tags: Aust N Z J Public Health Source Type: research