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Injury Prevention Facts & Tips Rev. February 2013 Injury Prevention Service, Oklahoma State Department of Health, 1000 NE 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73117 http://ips.health.ok.gov Bicycle-Related Injuries • Nearly 150 Oklahomans are hospitalized each year for bicycle-related injuries. • In 2011, more than 300 pedal cyclists (including bicycles, tricycles, etc.) were involved in traffic crashes on Oklahoma roadways. More than one-third of these crashes involved children age 18 and under, and more than one-third occurred in a residential setting. • From 2006-2010, 27 Oklahomans died of bicycle-related injuries. • National estimates show 15-25% of children wear a helmet while riding a bicycle. • Three-fourths of fatal head injuries to children riding bicycles could have been prevented with a helmet. • In the US, every $11 spent on bicycle helmets yields $570 in benefit to society. Prevention • Choose the right size bicycle for each child – not one to grow into. - Children should be able to sit on the seat with their feet flat on the ground. - Handlebars should be within reach, and hand and foot brakes easily operated. • Never let your child ride without a helmet. • Be a role model and wear a helmet when you ride. • Children should wear brightly-colored clothing to be more easily seen by motorists. • Equip your child’s bike with: - Reflectors on the side and rear of bicycle - A fluorescent flag on a pole - A horn or bell • Never allow children to ride double. • Teach your children to obey all road signs and traffic signals. • Children should walk their bicycles across busy intersections. • Children should ride single file on the side of the road, with the flow of traffic. • Use bike trails or sidewalks whenever possible. Internet Resources • Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute (http://www.bhsi.org/) • Kids Health: Bike Safety for Kids (http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/out/bike_safety.html#cat116) • Kids Health: Bike Safety for Parents (http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/safe_play/bike_safety.html#cat20889) • Safe Kids USA: Bicycling and Skating Safety (http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/safety-resources-by-risk-area/bicycling-and-skating/) Many bicycle crashes involve a brain injury. Wearing a helmet could prevent permanent brain damage or death. Many injuries happen in predictable, preventable ways. Never let your child ride without a helmet. Be a role model and wear a helmet when you ride. Live Injury-Free!
Object Description
Okla State Agency |
Health, Oklahoma State Department of |
Okla Agency Code |
'340' |
Title | Bicycle-related injuries |
Authors | Oklahoma. Injury Prevention Service. |
Publisher | Oklahoma State Department of Health |
Publication Date | 2013-02 |
Publication type |
Fact Sheet |
Subject |
Cycling accidents. Bicycles--Safety measures. |
Purpose | Nearly 150 Oklahomans are hospitalized each year for bicycle-related injuries.; Prevention Choose the right size bicycle for each child - not one to grow into. |
Notes | Rev. February 2013 |
Series | Injury prevention facts & tips |
OkDocs Class# | H945.1 B583i 2013 |
Digital Format | PDF, Adobe Reader required |
ODL electronic copy | Downloaded from agency website: http://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_Prevention,_Preparedness/Injury_Prevention_Service/Fact_Sheets/IPS-FShtm_Bicycle_Injuries_English.html |
Rights and Permissions | This Oklahoma state government publication is provided for educational purposes under U.S. copyright law. Other usage requires permission of copyright holders. |
Language | English |
Date created | 2013-04-24 |
Date modified | 2013-04-25 |
OCLC number | 890223203 |
Description
Title | Bicycle_Injuries_English_2013 1 |
Full text | Injury Prevention Facts & Tips Rev. February 2013 Injury Prevention Service, Oklahoma State Department of Health, 1000 NE 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73117 http://ips.health.ok.gov Bicycle-Related Injuries • Nearly 150 Oklahomans are hospitalized each year for bicycle-related injuries. • In 2011, more than 300 pedal cyclists (including bicycles, tricycles, etc.) were involved in traffic crashes on Oklahoma roadways. More than one-third of these crashes involved children age 18 and under, and more than one-third occurred in a residential setting. • From 2006-2010, 27 Oklahomans died of bicycle-related injuries. • National estimates show 15-25% of children wear a helmet while riding a bicycle. • Three-fourths of fatal head injuries to children riding bicycles could have been prevented with a helmet. • In the US, every $11 spent on bicycle helmets yields $570 in benefit to society. Prevention • Choose the right size bicycle for each child – not one to grow into. - Children should be able to sit on the seat with their feet flat on the ground. - Handlebars should be within reach, and hand and foot brakes easily operated. • Never let your child ride without a helmet. • Be a role model and wear a helmet when you ride. • Children should wear brightly-colored clothing to be more easily seen by motorists. • Equip your child’s bike with: - Reflectors on the side and rear of bicycle - A fluorescent flag on a pole - A horn or bell • Never allow children to ride double. • Teach your children to obey all road signs and traffic signals. • Children should walk their bicycles across busy intersections. • Children should ride single file on the side of the road, with the flow of traffic. • Use bike trails or sidewalks whenever possible. Internet Resources • Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute (http://www.bhsi.org/) • Kids Health: Bike Safety for Kids (http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/out/bike_safety.html#cat116) • Kids Health: Bike Safety for Parents (http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/safe_play/bike_safety.html#cat20889) • Safe Kids USA: Bicycling and Skating Safety (http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/safety-resources-by-risk-area/bicycling-and-skating/) Many bicycle crashes involve a brain injury. Wearing a helmet could prevent permanent brain damage or death. Many injuries happen in predictable, preventable ways. Never let your child ride without a helmet. Be a role model and wear a helmet when you ride. Live Injury-Free! |
Date created | 2013-04-24 |
Date modified | 2013-04-24 |