Search for dissertations about: "bicycle accident"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words bicycle accident.
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1. Numerical Accident Reconstructions : A Biomechanical Tool to Understand and Prevent Head Injuries
Abstract : Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a major health and socioeconomic problem throughout the world, with an estimated 10 million deaths and instances of hospitalization annually. Numerical methods such as finite element (FE) methods can be used to study head injuries and optimize the protection, which can lead to a decrease in the number of injuries. READ MORE
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2. Bicycle trauma and it‘s consequences
Abstract : The popularity to ride a bicycle is increasing worldwide and significant political efforts are made to promote cycling. To bike to work is generally seen as a health-conscious and environment friendly way of commuting. Bicyclists, however, are vulnerable road users and in a crash, the risk of injury is substantial. READ MORE
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3. Children injured in traffic in a medical and psychosocial perspective : causes and consequences
Abstract : Aim: To examine the causes and consequences of road traffic injuries in children from a physical and psychosocial perspective, and to identify unfavourable circumstances and children who are at risk of injury and disability. Methods: Study I was a systematic review of the literature on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and PTSD symptoms (PTSS) in children injured in road traffic accidents. READ MORE
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4. Advancing Traffic Safety : An evaluation of speed limits, vehicle-bicycle interactions, and I2V systems
Abstract : Since the introduction of motor vehicles, the number of fatalities and accidents has been a concern for society.The number of fatalities on roads is amongst the most common causes of mortality worldwide (WHO, 2015).Even in industrialized countries the number of fatalities remains unacceptable. READ MORE
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5. Epidemiology and prevention of bicycle-related injuries in Sweden
Abstract : The main objectives of the study are. to analyse injury patterns and trends in injuries among bicyclists at county and national levels in Sweden (with a primary focus on head injuries) and to develop methods for the analysis and prevention of bicycle-related injuries, including head injuries. For children under 15 in Skaraborg County there. READ MORE