Rates of motorcycle helmet use and reasons for non-use among adults and children in Luang Prabang, Lao People's Democratic Republic

Motorcycles make up 81 % of the total vehicle population and 74 % of road traffic deaths in Lao PDR. Helmets reduce the risk and severity of injuries resulting from motorcycle accidents by 72 %. Although Lao law mandates motorcycle helmet use among drivers and passengers, the prevalence of helmet us...

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Veröffentlicht in:	BMC public health 2015-09, Vol.15 (1), p.970-970, Article 970
Hauptverfasser:	Fong, Michelle C, Measelle, Jeffrey R, Dwyer, Jessica L, Taylor, Yvonne K, Mobasser, Arian, Strong, Theresa M, Werner, Susanne, Ouansavanh, Siamphone, Mounmingkham, Amphone, Kasuavang, Mai, Sittiphone, Dalika, Phoumesy, Khamhak, Sysaythong, Keo, Khantysavath, Khauphan, Bounnaphone, Somchit, Vilaysom, Amphone, Touvachao, Sengchanh, Mounmeuangxam, Siviengxam, Souralay, Somchittana, Lianosay, Baoher, Lia, Thongher, Spector, Jonathan M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Accidents Accidents, Traffic - statistics & numerical data Adult Attitude Child Female Head Protective Devices - utilization Humans Laos Male Motorcycles - legislation & jurisprudence Prevalence Protective clothing Public health Surveys
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