MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 1993 Mar 26;42(11):203, 209-10.
The use of bicycle helmets substantially reduces the risk for serious head injuries during bicycle-related crashes. Despite this benefit, epidemiologic data indicate a worldwide low prevalence of helmet use. Strategies to increase the use of bicycle helmets in the United States and other countries include subsidies, legislation, and education. This report summarizes information regarding three strategies to increase bicycle helmet use and the impact of implementing these approaches in Canada (helmet subsidies), Australia (legislation), and the United States (education).
使用自行车头盔可大幅降低与自行车相关碰撞事故中严重头部受伤的风险。尽管有此益处，但流行病学数据表明全球范围内头盔使用率较低。在美国和其他国家，增加自行车头盔使用的策略包括补贴、立法和教育。本报告总结了有关三种增加自行车头盔使用策略的信息，以及在加拿大（头盔补贴）、澳大利亚（立法）和美国（教育）实施这些方法的影响。
