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SUBMITTER: Homer J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC2661439 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Mar
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Homer Jenny J French Michael M
American journal of public health 20081223 3
The passage of universal helmet legislation requiring motorcycle riders of all ages to wear helmets is a timely and controversial issue with far-reaching public health implications, especially as the number of motorcycle fatalities continues to rise. In 2008, only 20 states had a universal helmet policy, an effective safety measure for reducing motorcycle fatalities and serious injuries. We used state-specific longitudinal data for the continental United States from 1990 through 2005 to determin ...[more]