The effects of motorcycle helmet use between hospitals in states with and without a mandatory helmet law.

Author(s)
Proscia, N. Sullivan, T. Cuff, S. Nealon, P. Atweh, N. DiRusso, S.M. & Bandanza, D.
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Abstract

Motorcycle injuries and mortality are different depending on the use of a helmet. Helmet use varies greatly depending on state laws. A retrospective study was done using trauma registry data from two Level 1 Trauma Centres in states with (NY) and without (CT) a mandatory helmet law, from 1996 through 1998. Motorcycle accident victims in both states were similar for sex, age, RTS, TRISS probability of survival, GCS on arrival and ISS. Helmet use was higher in New York than in Connecticut (91% vs 18%, P < .01). Mortality was higher in Connecticut than in New York (15% vs 6%, P < .05). The demographics and injury severity of motorcycle accident victims presenting to Level 1 Trauma Centres were very similar in the two adjoining states. The most significant difference between the states is that of helmet use. This is closely related to the decreased mortality rate and the higher GCS at discharge seen in the state with the mandatory helmet law. (Author/publisher)

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20040657 ST [electronic version only]
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Connecticut Medicine, Vol. 66 (2002), No. 4 (April), p. 195-198, 9 ref.

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