Federally mandating motorcycle helmets in the United States.
BMC Public Health
; 16: 242, 2016 Mar 09.
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| ID: mdl-26955806
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Motorcycle helmets reduce both motorcycle-related fatalities and head injuries. Motorcycle crashes are a major public health concern which place economic stress on the U.S. healthcare system.DISCUSSION:
Although statewide universal motorcycle helmet laws effectively increase helmet use, most state helmet laws do not require every motorcycle rider to wear a helmet. Herein, we propose and outline the solution of implementing federal motorcycle helmet law, while addressing potential counterarguments.CONCLUSIONS:
The decision to ride a motorcycle without a helmet has consequences that affect more than just the motorcyclist. In an effort to prevent unnecessary healthcare costs, injuries, and deaths, public health efforts to increase helmet use through education and legislation should be strongly considered. Helmet use on motorcycles fits squarely within the purview of the federal government public health and economic considerations.
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Bases de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Motocicletas
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Governo Federal
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Programas Obrigatórios
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Dispositivos de Proteção da Cabeça
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMC Public Health
Assunto da revista:
SAUDE PUBLICA
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos