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Federally mandating motorcycle helmets in the United States.
Eltorai, Adam E M; Simon, Chad; Choi, Ariel; Hsia, Katie; Born, Christopher T; Daniels, Alan H.
Afiliação
  • Eltorai AE; Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Box G-9247, Providence, RI, 02903, USA. aeltorai@gmail.com.
  • Simon C; Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Box G-9247, Providence, RI, 02903, USA. chad_simon@brown.edu.
  • Choi A; Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Box G-9247, Providence, RI, 02903, USA. ariel_choi@brown.edu.
  • Hsia K; Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Box G-9247, Providence, RI, 02903, USA. katie_hsia@brown.edu.
  • Born CT; Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Box G-9247, Providence, RI, 02903, USA. Christopher_Born@brown.edu.
  • Daniels AH; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, 02903, USA. Christopher_Born@brown.edu.
BMC Public Health ; 16: 242, 2016 Mar 09.
Article em En | MEDLINE | 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.
Assuntos

Texto completo: 1 Temas: ECOS / Aspectos_gerais / Estado_mercado_regulacao / Financiamentos_gastos Bases de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Motocicletas / Governo Federal / Programas Obrigatórios / 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

Texto completo: 1 Temas: ECOS / Aspectos_gerais / Estado_mercado_regulacao / Financiamentos_gastos Bases de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Motocicletas / Governo Federal / Programas Obrigatórios / 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