Table 1

Motorcycle deaths and hospitalized injuries in Taiwan, by anatomical region of the most severe injury, before and after the mandatory helmet law. June to November, 1996 (pre-law) compared with June to November 1997 (post-law)

FatalNon-fatal
Pre-lawPost-law% ChangePre-lawPost-law% Change
Source: Vital statistics, Department of Health, Taiwan ROC, 1999; Statistics Report, Ministry of Transportation and Communication, 1999.
Head581450−22284166−44
Other151181+20331256−23
Total732631−14615422−31