Incidence of bicycle-related injuries in a defined population

D C Thompson; R S Thompson; F P Rivara

doi:10.2105/ajph.80.11.1388

Incidence of bicycle-related injuries in a defined population

Am J Public Health. 1990 Nov;80(11):1388-90. doi: 10.2105/ajph.80.11.1388.

Authors

D C Thompson¹, R S Thompson, F P Rivara

Affiliation

¹ Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, Seattle, WA 98104.

Abstract

Population-based incidence rates for head injuries and total injuries resulting from bicycle crashes were calculated in a Seattle, Washington health maintenance organization population. Overall rates were 163 per 100,000 for all injuries and 42/100,000 for head injuries. Individuals between 5 and 14 years of age are at highest risk for bicycle-related injuries. The data are presented for their potential utility in program planning.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Age Factors
Aged
Bicycling / injuries*
Child
Child, Preschool
Craniocerebral Trauma / epidemiology*
Craniocerebral Trauma / etiology
Craniocerebral Trauma / prevention & control
Female
Head Protective Devices
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Male
Seasons
Sex Factors
Washington