The protective effect of helmet use in motorcycle and bicycle accidents: a propensity score–matched study based on a trauma registry system

The protective effect of helmet use in motorcycle and bicycle accidents: a propensity score–matched study based on a trauma registry system

Abstract Background Transportation by motorcycle and bicycle has become popular in Taiwan, this study was designed to investigate the protective effect of helmet use during motorcycle and bicycle accidents by using a propensity score–matched study based on trauma registry system data. Methods Data o...

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Main Authors: Spencer C. H. Kuo, Pao-Jen Kuo, Cheng-Shyuan Rau, Yi-Chun Chen, Hsiao-Yun Hsieh, Ching-Hua Hsieh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Bicyclist
Motorcyclist
Helmet
Head injury
Injury severity score
Mortality
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4649-1

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