Children's self reported bicycle riding, helmet ownership, and wearing rates (denominators for the rates are shown in parentheses)
| Age 11 | Age 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Per cent (number) ride a bicycle | 86 (2553) | 60 (1534) |
| Male | 89 (1265) | 76 (716) |
| Female | 83 (1288) | 47 (818) |
| Per cent (number) own a helmet | 69 (2187) | 38 (925) |
| Male | 72 (1119) | 45 (542) |
| Female | 65 (1068) | 29 (383) |
| Per cent wear a helmet (overall) | ||
| Always | 30 | 12 |
| Sometimes | 38 | 22 |
| Never | 31 | 66 |
| (2174) | (908) | |
| Per cent wear a helmet, male | ||
| Always | 32 | 14 |
| Sometimes | 39 | 27 |
| Never | 29 | 59 |
| (1110) | (531) | |
| Per cent wear a helmet, female | ||
| Always | 29 | 10 |
| Sometimes | 37 | 15 |
| Never | 34 | 75 |
| (1064) | (377) | |