28. Bicycling

Prevalence of helmet use by users of bicycles, push scooters, inline skates and skateboards in Toronto and the surrounding area in the absence of comprehensive legislation: an observational study

“…In the province of Ontario, Canada, head injuries represent 44% of all catastrophic injuries, defined as resulting in permanent or long-term disability or death, suffered by bicyclists in non-employment activities 6. In 4 years between 1986 and 1995 (1986, 1989, 1992 and 1995), this amounted to 186 affected recreational bicyclists 6.…”

“…In 4 years between 1986 and 1995 (1986, 1989, 1992 and 1995), this amounted to 186 affected recreational bicyclists 6. Provincial legislation enacted in 1995 requires bicyclists under the age of 18 to wear a helmet, and it does not extend to users of other non-motorised devices, such as skateboards, push scooters and inline skates.…”