Abstract
To document current rates of bicycle helmet wearing throughout the Canadian province of British Columbia, systematic observations were conducted at a representative sample of sites during the summer of 1995. Data were collected for bicyclists of all ages observed riding on commuter and recreational routes, and in school-based neighbourhoods. Helmet use was highest at commuter locations (50%), in urban areas (42%) and among riders of road (racing) bicycles (49%). Persons aged 16 through 50 wore helmets most often (42%). Misuse was more common among females (12% versus 6% for males) and was very high among children younger than six years (26%). (A)