학술논문
Helmet Use in Preventing Head Injuries in Bicycling, Snow Sports, and Other Recreational Activities and Sports.
Document Type
Article
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Subject
*HEAD injury prevention
*SPORTS injury prevention
*SPORTS
*RECREATION
*CYCLING
*PHYSICAL activity
*SAFETY hats
*COMMUNITY-based social services
*BRAIN injuries
*DEATH
*HEAD injuries
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ISSN
0031-4005
Abstract
Bicycling, snow sports, and other recreational activities and sports are important activities to keep children and youth active as part of a healthy lifestyle. These activities can be associated with serious and fatal head and facial injuries. Helmets, when worn correctly, are effective in decreasing head injuries and fatalities related to these activities. Legislation for helmet use is effective in increasing helmet use in children and, ultimately, in decreasing deaths and head and facial injuries. A multipronged strategy employing legislation, enforcement of laws, and medical clinicians and community programs is important for increasing helmet use to decrease deaths and injuries from recreational sports. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]