Bicycle helmets — does the dental profession have a role in promoting their use?

Chapman, Helen; Curran, Andrew

doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4811227

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“…Motorcycle was the most prominent group (618, 47.5%). In studies of Oginni [18], Chapman [6] also similar results were obtained.…”

Section: Type Of Vehiclesupporting

confidence: 69%

“…A substantial rural to urban drift of the productive segment of the population has increased the density of urban population. Deteriorating infrastructure such as bad roads, driving under the influence of alcohol 4, and non-compliance with seat belt [27] and crash helmet legislation [6] also can be considered as the factors contributing to the increasing road traffic accidents in developing countries.…”

Section: Incidencementioning

confidence: 99%

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Metaanalysis of Maxillofacial Trauma in the Northern Districts of Kerala: One Year Prospective Study

Ravindran

Nair

2011

J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg.

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Purpose There is an increased incidence of maxillofacial trauma all over the world. A study was conducted to find out the epidemiological characteristics of maxillofacial trauma in Northern districts of Kerala. Methods All the trauma patients who attended the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Government Dental College, Calicut, Kerala during the period of 2006-2007 was included in the study. The incidence, prevalence, age and sex distribution, seasonal and daily variations and aetiology of maxillofacial trauma were studied. The pattern and demographic distribution of fractures of maxillofacial skeleton also were studied. Results This study indicates a significant increase in the incidence of maxillofacial trauma in the region. There was a male predominance and the highest incidence was in the age group of 20-40 years. Road traffic accident was the most common aetiological factor causing maxillofacial trauma. More than 30% of trauma cases suffered fracture of maxillofacial skeleton. There was an increased incidence of midface fracture when compared to mandibular fractures in the study. Most common site of mandibular fracture was in the parasymphysis region and in the midface was the zygomatic complex region. Conclusion The increased incidence of maxillofacial trauma following road traffic accidents noted in this study reveals the need for formulating preventive measures in the state of Kerala. Increasing facilities for the management of maxillofacial trauma at local hospitals and medical colleges is mandatory. Training of the paramedical personnel, health workers and also the public regarding first aid and primary trauma care is also necessary.

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“…Motorcycle was the most prominent group (618, 47.5%). In studies of Oginni [18], Chapman [6] also similar results were obtained.…”

Section: Type Of Vehiclesupporting

confidence: 69%

Section: Incidencementioning

confidence: 99%

Metaanalysis of Maxillofacial Trauma in the Northern Districts of Kerala: One Year Prospective Study

Ravindran

Nair

2011

J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg.

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“…12 The use of a bicycle helmet significantly reduces the risk for a head injury. 23 Such conclusions have been confirmed by our recently published results. 24 Parkin 25 has reported that 75% of cyclists who suffered a deadly injury would still be alive if they had worn a bicycle helmet.…”

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confidence: 80%

Risk-Inducing Activities Leading to Injuries in a Child and Adolescent Population of Germany

Schneiders

Rollow²,

Rammelt³

et al. 2007

Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection &Amp; Critical Care

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“…Bicycle accidents are frequently encountered especially during summertime and among teenagers. Serious injuries have been reported to be associated with those accidents (5,6).…”

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Bicycle Related Injuries in Adults and Children in the Central Anatolian Region: Analysis of 4 Years

Özkan¹,

Akdur²,

Ikizceli³

et al. 2012

JAEM

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Objective: We aimed to investigate and compare the features of child and adult injuries due to bicycle accidents admitted to our emergency department. Material and Methods:The study was carried out retrospectively by searching the files of patients admitted to the emergency department due to bicycle accidents in the emergency department and archive records between the dates of January 2005-December 2008. The patients were divided into two groups as adults and children. Age and sex of the patients, season or month of injuries, place and mechanism of injury, site of the injury, diagnosis and treatment modalities, discharge and hospitalization rates were evaluated. Student t test was used for two group comparison. Results: A total of 150 patients were included in the study. 79% of the patients were in the child age group, 21% were adults. It was determined that the number of accidents increased especially in the summer months. 71.4% of accidents concerning children and all adult accidents occurred in the streets. Falling off the bicycle was the most common cause of injury in children (91%) and adults (90%). The head and neck region was the most common body site subjected to injury in both children (32%) and adults (40%). There was a significant difference between the two groups with respect to injury severity. Conclusion: Most of the injuries due to bicycle accidents in children happen, in the streets, in summer months and during school vacations. Although not statistically significant, it was seen that adult injuries were more serious. (JAEM 2012; 11: 35-40) Özet Amaç: Çalışmamızda bisiklet kazalarına bağlı yaralanmalarla acil servisimize başvuran çocuk ve erişkin hastaların yaralanma özelliklerinin araştırılması ve karşılaştırılması amaçlanmıştır. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Çalışma Ocak 2005-Aralık 2008 tarihleri arasında acil servise bisiklet kazası ile gelen olguların dosyalarına acil servis ve arşiv kayıtlarından ulaşılarak geriye dönük olarak gerçekleştirildi. Hastalar erişkin ve çocuk yaş grubu olmak üzere iki gruba ayrıldı. Hastaların yaş, cinsiyet, kazaların oluştuğu aylar, yaralanmanın oluştuğu mekan, yaralanma mekanizması, yaralanan vücut bölgeleri, tanı ve tedaviler, taburculuk ve yatış oranları incelendi. İki grubun karşılaştırılmasında Student t testi kullanıldı. Bulgular: Toplam olgu sayısı 150 bulundu. Olguların %79'unu çocuk, %21'ini erişkin yaş grubu oluşturdu. Kazaların sayısının özellikle yaz aylarında arttığı tespit edildi. Çocuklarda oluşan kazaların %71.4'ü erişkinlerin ise tamamı cadde ve sokakta meydana gelmiştir. Çocuklarda (%91) ve erişkinlerde (%90) bisikletten düşme en fazla görülen yaralanma mekanizmasıydı. Baş-boyun bölgesi çocuklarda %32, erişkinlerde ise %40 ile en fazla yaralanmaya maruz kalan vücut bölgesi tespit edildi. Çocuk olguların %78'i, erişkinlerin ise %84'ü acil serviste takip ve tedavi sonrası taburcu edildi. Yaralanma şiddeti açısından iki grup arasında anlamlı fark mevcuttu. Sonuç: Bisiklet kazalarına bağlı yaralanmaların çoğu cadde-sokaklarda, okulun tatil olduğu yaz ayları...

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Bicycle helmets — does the dental profession have a role in promoting their use?

Cited by 24 publications

References 37 publications

Metaanalysis of Maxillofacial Trauma in the Northern Districts of Kerala: One Year Prospective Study

Metaanalysis of Maxillofacial Trauma in the Northern Districts of Kerala: One Year Prospective Study

Risk-Inducing Activities Leading to Injuries in a Child and Adolescent Population of Germany

Bicycle Related Injuries in Adults and Children in the Central Anatolian Region: Analysis of 4 Years

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