Abstract
To analyze the effect of helmet use on injury severity among motorcyclists and passengers involved in traffic accidents. Cross-sectional study of traffic accidents involving motorcyclists attended at the emergency healthcare units participating in the Violence and Accidents Survey Conducted in Sentinel Emergency Departments (Viva Survey) 2017. There was a predominance of individuals aged 18 to 29 years old (46.6%), black (75.2%), with high school education (50.6%). Alcohol use was observed in 14.1% of cases. Helmet use was associated with a 76% reduction in the occurrence of head trauma and a 28% reduction in the referral, hospitalization or death. Young, male, black individuals and those with low education were the most frequent victims of accidents. Helmet use was protective for severe injuries.
Highlights
Trauma caused by traffic accidents result in important social, economic, environmental and health impacts, in addition to overloading health services[1]
Objective: To analyze the effect of helmet use on injury severity among motorcyclists and passengers involved in traffic accidents
Helmet use was associated with a 76% reduction in the occurrence of head trauma and a 28% reduction in the referral, hospitalization or death
Summary
Trauma caused by traffic accidents result in important social, economic, environmental and health impacts, in addition to overloading health services[1]. Between 2010 and 2017, there was a reduction in the number of deaths in all groups of victims of traffic accidents, with the exception of motorcyclists, mainly in the North and Northeast regions[4]. One of the preventable factors that contribute to the increase in the severity of injuries in motorcyclists refers to the lack of use of protective equipment. Knowing the factors that influence the use of protective equipment as well as the effectiveness of these devices for preventing serious injuries and deaths is fundamental to plan and improve public policies and guide law enforcement actions and educational campaigns. This study aims to describe the characteristics of traffic accidents among motorcyclists and to analyze the factors associated with helmet use, as well as the effect of this use on injury severity
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