Prevalence and factors associated with effective helmet use among motorcyclists in Mysuru City of Southern India

• Main Authors: Naveen Kikkeri Hanumantha Setty (Author), Gautham Melur Sukumar (Author), Sumanth Mallikarjun Majgi (Author), Akhil Dhanesh Goel (Author), Prem Prakash Sharma (Author), Manasa Brahmanandam Anand (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Komiyama Printing Co. Ltd, 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Helmet use reduces the risk and severity of head injury and death due to road traffic crash among motorcyclists. The protective efficacy of different types of helmets varies. Wearing firmly fastened full-face helmet termed as effective helmet use provides greatest protection. Thi...