Search for dissertations about: "bicycle helmet"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words bicycle helmet.

2. 1. Increased bicycle helmet use in Sweden : needs and possibilities

   Author : Sixten Nolén; Kent Lindqvist; Staffan Janson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : Bicycle helmet us; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP;

   Abstract : Background: From the perspective of what is called "vision zero" in Sweden, fatalities and injuries among bicyclists are unacceptable. Despite that, bicyclists constitutes approximately one third of all road user inpatients in Swedish hospitals, which is about the same proportion seen for drivers and passengers of motor vehicles. READ MORE

4. 2. Children injured in traffic in a medical and psychosocial perspective : causes and consequences

   Author : Eva M Olofsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Posttraumatic stress; PTSD; PTSS; trauma care; road traffic accidents; children; follow-up; injury; disbility; physical consequences; psychological problems; sequel; bicycle accident; helmet; upper extremity injury; head injury; injury severity; psychosocial problems; risk factors;

   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

5. 3. Bicycle trauma and it‘s consequences

   Author : Evelyne Zibung Hofmann; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   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

6. 4. Vehicle-related injuries : with emphasis on fatality prevention

   Author : Mats Öström; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; fatalities; injury; prevention; traffic; disease; alcohol; helmet; airbag;

   Abstract : According to WHO, Sweden should aim to reduce unintentional fatalities, particularly vehicle-related injuries, by 25% by the year 2000. The aim of this thesis was to analyze vehicle-related injuries and injury events, especially the contributory effects of alcohol and disease and the injury reducing capacity of helmets and airbags in order to point out some preventive measures. READ MORE

7. 5. Epidemiology and prevention of bicycle-related injuries in Sweden

   Author : Glenn Welander; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Bicycle helmets; bicycle-related injuries; injury prevention; epidemiology; work-related injuries; head injuries; program evaluation; process evaluation; media.;

   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