Abstract
The relatively small and declining incidence of traffic-related death accidents in Scandinavia is a result of targeted infra-structural measures and policies. Bicycle accidents represent a large fraction of the total traffic accident load and are often underreported in statistics. We argue that there is scientific evidence of bicycle helmet efficacy with a protective effect on serious brain injury of 63-88%. There is no consensus in favour of the effect of bicycle helmet legislation, although a Cochrane review from 2007 showed a significant reduction of injuries among children.
| Translated title of the contribution | Bicycle helmet prevents brain damage |
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| Original language | Danish |
| Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Volume | 177 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| Pages (from-to) | V10140560 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Publication status | Published - 16 Mar 2015 |