Repeal of the Pennsylvania motorcycle helmet law: reflections on the ethical and political dynamics of public health reform

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In June of 2003 the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania passed S. 259 which repealed the state's 35-year old motorcycle helmet safety law. Motorcycle helmets are now only required for riders who are under the age of 21 and for those wh...

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Main Author: Cherry Robert A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/202