Motorcycle injuries in a developing country and the vulnerability of riders, passengers, and pedestrians.

Author(s)
Solagberu, B.A. Ofoegbu, C.K.P. Nasir, A.A. Ogundipe, O.K. Adekanye, A.O. & Abdur-Rahman, L.O.
Year
Abstract

At a Nigerian university hospital, none of the motorcyclists who presented over a 12 month period had been wearing a helmet, and of the eight patients who died, seven had head injuries. Of the five collision types described, the rate of motorcycle-other vehicle collisions was highest at 40.6%, while the motorcycle-pedestrian rate was 23.4%. Measures to prevent these collisions might reduce overall crashes by 64%; in addition, helmet law should be enforced. (Author/publisher).

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I E133360 /80 / ITRD E133360
Source

Injury Prevention. 2006 /08. ; Pp266-268 (20 Refs.)

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