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Citation |
Chiu WT, Chu SF, Chang CK, Lui TN, Chiang YH. J. Am. Med. Assoc. JAMA 2011; 306(3): 267-268. |
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Affiliation |
School of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2011, American Medical Association) |
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21771985 |
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Abstract |
In 1994, a trial law was passed in Taipei City requiring motorcycle riders to wear helmets. A pilot study showed an increase in helmet use from 21% to 79% and a 56% reduction in motor vehicle–related deaths. 1 The law was terminated after 4 months, associated with an increase in deaths. In June 1997, a national helmet law was passed by the Taiwanese legislature. A public information campaign was conducted in the year before passage and strict enforcement followed with fines for noncompliance among riders and passengers. We studied motor vehicle–related deaths from 1991 through 2008 in Taiwan. Language: en |