Citation

Souto RMCV, Corassa RB, Lima CM, Malta DC. Rev. Bras. Epidemiol. 2020; 23(Suppl 1): e200011.SUPL.1.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Associacao Brasileira de Pos-Graduacao em Saude Coletiva)

DOI

10.1590/1980-549720200011.supl.1

PMID

32638982

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effect of helmet use on injury severity among motorcyclists and passengers involved in traffic accidents.
METHODS: 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.
RESULTS: 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.
CONCLUSION: Young, male, black individuals and those with low education were the most frequent victims of accidents. Helmet use was protective for severe injuries.

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