An evaluation of the effectiveness of a baby walker safety standard to prevent stair-fall injuries

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A study is conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the stair-fall requirements to prevent stair-fall injuries, which became effective in 1997 as part of a revised voluntary standard. The stair fall requirements reduced the emergency department injury rate by an estimated 63% which shows the ability of government and industry to work together cooperatively to develop effective safety improvements for conumer products.

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Factors associated with the crash risk of adult bicyclists

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Research using logistic regression analysis has established that adult cyclists aged between 25 and 34 are more likely to be involved in a crash than those in any other age group. A crash incident is highly likely to occur on a road and more likely to involve a man than a woman. Accident probability statistics are given. Other factors which influence crash probability include region and bicycle type.

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Bicycle and bicycle helmet use patterns in the United States in 1998

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This article provides an overview of results from a national survey on bicycling activities and helmet use in the United States in 1998. Relevant topics include where and how frequently people use their bicycles, patterns of helmet use, bicycle-related injury statistics, and demographic profiles on bicycle riders.

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