Cost-effectiveness of mandatory bicycle helmet use to prevent traumatic brain injuries and death

Cost-effectiveness of mandatory bicycle helmet use to prevent traumatic brain injuries and death

Abstract Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the main cause of mortality and severe morbidity in cyclists admitted to Dutch emergency departments (EDs). Although the use of bicycle helmets is an effective way of preventing TBI, this is uncommon in the Netherlands. An option to increase its us...

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Main Authors: Rick Reuvers, Eelco A. B. Over, Anita W. M. Suijkerbuijk, Johan J. Polder, G. Ardine de Wit, Paul F. van Gils
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Bicycle helmet use
Cost-effectiveness
Traumatic brain injury
Economic evaluation
The Netherlands
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-08544-5

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