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BMC Public Health, 2010 Background In June of 2003 the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania passed S. 259 which repealed the state's 35-year old motorcycle helmet safety law. Motorcycle helmets are now only required for riders who are under the age of 21 and for those who are 21 years ...
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Effective factors of improved helmet use in motorcyclists: a systematic review
BMC Public Health, 2023 Background Road traffic injuries (RTI) are one of the most prominent causes of morbidity and mortality, especially among children and young adults. Motorcycle crashes constitute a significant part of RTIs. Policymakers believe that safety helmets are the
Pouya Mahdavi Sharif +12 more
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Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry, 2022 Introduction: The popular half-face helmet places the mandible at high risk of fracture during a motorcycle accident. The anatomical shape and position of the mandible make it more frequent to fracture.
Muhammad Syakuran +2 more
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Update Dental College Journal, 2023 Background: Facial skeleton injuries are common in emergency departments and can cause physical and psychological distress. The mandible is the most commonly fractured site, followed by the maxillae, zygomatic bone, and nasal bone.
Md Zahir Abedin +5 more
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Detection of Helmet Use in Motorcycle Drivers Using Convolutional Neural Network
Applied Sciences, 2023 The lack of helmet use in motorcyclists is one of the main risk factors with severe consequences in traffic accidents. Wearing a certified motorcycle helmet can reduce the risk of head injuries by 69% and fatalities by 42%.
Jaime Mercado Reyna +9 more
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The Prevalence of Helmet Use and Predictive Factors Among Motorcyclists in Shahrekord, Iran in 2018 [PDF]
International Journal of Epidemiologic Research, 2021 Background and aims: Motorcycle accidents are a major concern for countries. One of the most important risk factors for motorcyclists is the lack of helmet use.
Saleh Jafarian +5 more
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Motorcycle helmets: What about their coating? [PDF]
Forensic Science International, 2015 In traffic accidents involving motorcycles, paint traces can be transferred from the rider's helmet or smeared onto its surface. These traces are usually in the form of chips or smears and are frequently collected for comparison purposes. This research investigates the physical and chemical characteristics of the coatings found on motorcycles helmets ...
Michaël Schnegg +2 more
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Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Indonesia, 2021 Background. Traffic accidents are a public health problem in the world, and the main cause of head injury cases with the main contributor is motorcycle riders.
Sharon Serafim Bosawer +2 more
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International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology, 2023 Abstract: Our India, the world's second-most populous nation, has a sizable young population. Today's youth like riding bikes, and due to fashion, they often choose not to wear helmets. Due to them, the number of fatal bike accidents is rising daily. Even triple riding causes a lot of fatalities. Head injuries are a major cause of fatalities and can be
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The impact of helmets on motorcycle head trauma at a tertiary hospital in Jamaica
BMC Research Notes, 2009 Background Although the Jamaica road traffic act mandates motorcycle riders to wear approved helmets, opponents suggest that the local road conditions obviate any benefits from helmet use that have been proven in Developed countries.
Meeks-Aitken Nicole +10 more
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