Characteristics of motorcycle-related hospitalizations: Comparing states with different helmet laws

Jeffrey H. Coben; Claudia A. Steiner; Ted R. Miller

doi:10.1016/j.aap.2006.06.018

Characteristics of motorcycle-related hospitalizations: Comparing states with different helmet laws

Jeffrey H. Coben, Claudia A. Steiner, Ted R. Miller

School of Medicine

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Abstract

This study compares U.S. motorcycle-related hospitalizations across states with differing helmet laws. Cross-sectional analyses of hospital discharge data from 33 states participating in the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project in 2001 were conducted. Results revealed that motorcyclists hospitalized from states without universal helmet laws are more likely to die during the hospitalization, sustain severe traumatic brain injury, be discharged to long-term care facilities, and lack private health insurance. This study further illustrates and substantiates the increased burden of hospitalization and long-term care seen in states that lack universal motorcycle helmet use laws.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	190-196
Number of pages	7
Journal	Accident Analysis and Prevention
Volume	39
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2006.06.018
State	Published - Jan 2007

Keywords

Helmets
Hospitalizations
Injuries
Motorcycles

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Human Factors and Ergonomics
Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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