Changes in pediatric injuries sustained while engaged in activities where helmet usage is recommended during the COVID-19 pandemic

• Main Authors: Brent M. Troy (Author), Kiesha Fraser Doh (Author), Allison F. Linden (Author), Yijin Xiang (Author), Scott Gillespie (Author), Maneesha Agarwal (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Unintentional injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBI), are the leading cause of pediatric morbidity and mortality in the USA. Helmet usage can reduce TBI incidence and severity; however, the epidemiology of pediatric TBI and helmet use is ever evolving. With lifestyle...