TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1996//
TI  - Bicycle accidents. a retrospective study 1986-1991
JO  - Versicherungsmedizin
A1  - Reinhardt, G.
A1  - Scholz, U. J.
SP  - 15
EP  - 17
VL  - 48
IS  - 1
N2  - The aim of this study was to examine the type and outcome of bicyclist's accidents+ in a 6 year period from 1986--1991. Data were collected by analyzing accident-re of the police. The study group consisted of 1,176 bicyclists. The young bicyclists+ 11--15 years of age had the highest incidence of collision. 669 bicyclists were l 275 heavily injured, while 20 lost their lifes. Most of the injuries were localized the head, followed by injuries of legs and arms. As a preventive measure information should be given to bicyclists about the risks on the road. Bicyclists can reduce risk of head injuries by wearing an helmet.
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SN  - 0933-4548
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -