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Are full-face helmets the most effective in preventing head and neck injury in motorcycle accidents? A meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Motorcycles are the most common type of vehicle involved in traffic deaths in developing countries. Although helmets can provide protection against injury, there is limited evidence available regarding which type of helmet best protects against head and neck injuries in this setting. This review was conducted based on articles in the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. We compared full-face helmets with other types of helmet with regard to head and neck injury prevention in road accidents involving motorcyclists. Of 702 studies, six were eligible with a total of 6,529 participants. When compared with partial and open helmets, the odds ratio of full-face helmets was 0.356 (95% CI of 0.280, 0.453) and 0.636 (95% CI of 0.453, 0.894), respectively, for reduction of head and neck injuries. In conclusion, full-face helmets reduced head and neck injuries in motorcycle accidents to a greater extent than other types of helmet. Policy makers should recommend that motorcyclists use full-face helmets.

SUBMITTER: Chaichan S

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7264075 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Are full-face helmets the most effective in preventing head and neck injury in motorcycle accidents? A <i>meta</i>-analysis.

Chaichan Soramon S Asawalertsaeng Thatchanon T Veerapongtongchai Pat P Chattakul Paiboon P Khamsai Sittichai S Pongkulkiat Patnarin P Chotmongkol Verajit V Limpawattana Panita P Chindaprasirt Jarin J Senthong Vichai V Ngamjarus Chetta C Sittichanbuncha Yuwares Y Kitkhuandee Amnat A Sawanyawisuth Kittisak K

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Motorcycles are the most common type of vehicle involved in traffic deaths in developing countries. Although helmets can provide protection against injury, there is limited evidence available regarding which type of helmet best protects against head and neck injuries in this setting. This review was conducted based on articles in the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. We compared full-face helmets with other types of helmet with regard to head and neck injury prevention in road accide ...[more]

PMID: 32509508

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Are full-face helmets the most effective in preventing head and neck injury in motorcycle accidents? A meta-analysis.

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Are full-face helmets the most effective in preventing head and neck injury in motorcycle accidents? A <i>meta</i>-analysis.

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