| Autor: |
Sargent JD; Department of Pediatrics, Boston City Hospital, Boston University School of Medicine and Public Health, MA 02118., Peck MG, Weitzman M |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
American journal of diseases of children (1960) [Am J Dis Child] 1988 Jul; Vol. 142 (7), pp. 765-7. |
| DOI: |
10.1001/archpedi.1988.02150070079030 |
| Abstrakt: |
Little information is available about bicycle-mounted child seats despite their general use for a decade. We analyzed two existing data sets to gain information about frequency, trend, and characteristics of bicycle-mounted child seat injuries to children 5 years old and younger. Available data suggest an increased frequency of these injuries, with the rate of passenger injuries rising from 17% to 28% of all reported bicycle-related injuries to children in this age group in California during the years 1977 to 1986. In a detailed sample of 52 injuries related to the use of bicycle-mounted child seats, 42% occurred when the bicycle crashed or tipped over and 25% occurred when the child fell out of the seat. Sixty-five percent involved the head and face, and 27% of the head injuries were serious. Substantial morbidity associated with these injuries could be amellorated if children using these seats wore appropriate bicycle helmets. |
| Databáze: |
MEDLINE |
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