Helmet Wearing Among Users of a Public Bicycle- Sharing Program in the District of Columbia and Comparable Riders on Personal Bicycles.

• Autores: John D. Kraemer, Jason S. Roffenbender, Laura Anderko
• Localización: American journal of public health, ISSN 0090-0036, Vol. 102, Nº. 8, 2012, págs. 23-25
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Bicycle-sharing programs are increasingly popular and have the potential to increase physical activity and decrease air pollution, but anecdotal evidence suggests helmet use is lower among users of bicycle-sharing programs than cyclists on private bicycles. We conducted a cross-sectional study to assess helmet use among users of a bicycle-sharing program in Washington, DC. Helmet use was significantly lower among cyclists on shared bicycles than private bicycles, highlighting a need for targeted helmet promotion activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]