Changes in the pattern of paediatric bicycle injuries in relation to helmet use 1980-2014.
CONCLUSIONS: In the study period, the proportion of head and severe head injuries decreased by 50% along with an increase from 0% to 50% in helmet use. The proportion of facial injuries, spinal injuries, bone fractures and injuries to the internal organs remained unchanged.
FUNDING: none.
TRIAL REGISTRATION: not relevant.
PMID: 32800065 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Danish Medical Journal - Category: General Medicine Tags: Dan Med J Source Type: research
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