INJURY CONTROL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BICYCLE HELMETS

These guidelines were developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for state and local agencies and organizations planning pr ograms to prevent head injuries among bicyclists through use of bicycl e helmets. The guidelines contain information on the magnitude and ext ent of the the problem of bicycle-related head injuries and potential impact of increased helmet use; characteristics of helmets, including biomechanical characteristics, helmet standards, and performance in ac tual crash conditions; barriers that impede increased helmet use; and approaches to increasing use of bicycle helmets within the community. In addition, bicycle helmet legislation and community educational camp aigns are evaluated.