Samenvatting
The objective of this study was to discover morbidity and mortality rates after motor-cycle crashes on the national level in Sweden. The results showed that the number of people admitted to hospital after motor-cycle crashes decreased significantly during the period (from 1743 in 1987 to 1258 in 1994, p < 0.001). The most frequent injuries among drivers and passengers alike were fractures of the legs, arms, and vertebrae, followed by injuries to the head and brain. The in-hospital mortality was lower among drivers (n = 172, 2.2%) than among passengers (n = 31, 3.3%). The most common victims were young men with fractures and brain injuries. Those at most risk of dying were older passengers. (Author/publisher)