PEDIATRICS Vol. 47 No. 6 June 1971, pp. 1042-1050
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BICYCLE OWNERSHIP, USE, AND INJURY PATTERNS AMONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN

Julian A. Waller M.D.1

1 Department of Community, Medicine, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, Vermont

Patterns of bicycle ownership and injury were studied over a 4-month period among over 6,000 school children. Two-thirds of the bikes owned were standard style and one-third high rise. Boys more often had high rise bikes. Slightly over 2% of bike owners are injured annually, but no differences were found according to bike style either in injury rate or severity. Bike borrowing and riding double were common factors in the injury events. Injury from spokes and loss of control because of loose handlebars were identified as problems resulting from product design.

Submitted on October 14, 1970
Accepted on December 14, 1970




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