Table 5

 Countries’ policies regarding bicycle helmet use

Countries, n (out of 12 completing survey)Countries, % (out of 12 completing survey)
National helmet promotion efforts
    Laws00
    School based educational campaigns325
    Media based educational campaigns on the efficacy of helmets325
    Media based campaigns aimed at changing social perceptions about bicycle helmets650
    Helmet giveaways433
Regional helmet promotion efforts
    Laws217
    School based educational campaigns758
    Media based educational campaigns on the efficacy of helmets433
    Media based campaigns aimed at changing social perceptions about bicycle helmets542
    Helmet giveaways542