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Article: Bicycle helmet promotion programs - Canada, Australia, and United States.
- Article from:
- MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
- Article date:
- March 26, 1993
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The use of bicycle helmets substantially reduces the risk for serious head injuries during bicycle-related crashes. Despite this benefit, epidemiologic data indicate a worldwide low prevalence of helmet use (1 ). Strategies to increase the use of bicycle helmets in the United States and other countries include subsidies, legislation, and education. This report summarizes information regarding three strategies to increase bicycle helmet use and the impact of implementing these approaches in Canada (helmet subsidies), Australia (legislation), and the United States (education).
Canada. To assess whether the provision of bicycle helmets at reduced cost increases the ...