The impact of helmets on motorcycle head trauma at a tertiary hospital in Jamaica

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Although the Jamaica road traffic act mandates motorcycle riders to wear approved helmets, opponents suggest that the local road conditions obviate any benefits from helmet use that have been proven in Developed countries. They sugge...

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Main Authors: Meeks-Aitken Nicole, Fearon-Boothe Doreen, McDonald Archibald H, McLennon Noel, Gordon-Strachan Georgiana, Frankson Morton AC, Cawich Shamir O, Harding Hyacinth E, Crandon Ivor W, Watson-Jones Karen, James Kenneth C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-08-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/2/172