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International Journal for Equity in Health
Published in: International Journal for Equity in Health 1/2017

Open Access 01-12-2017 | Research

Risk factors of bicycle traffic injury among middle school students in chaoshan rural areas of china

Authors: Zhen-bin Lin, Yan-hu Ji, Qing-yu Xiao, Li-bo Luo, Li-ping Li, Bernard Choi

Published in: International Journal for Equity in Health | Issue 1/2017

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Abstract

Background

Bicycle injuries are a leading cause of accidental death among children in the world, and bicycle-related injuries are also very common in China, thus to find out bicycle injury risk factors is imperative. This study aims to identify the cyclist-, bicycle- and road-related risk factors of bicycle injury, to develop health education programs as an intervention and to provide a scientific basis for establishing policies against bicycle injury.

Methods

We selected two middle schools randomly among seven schools in Chaoshan rural areas,where the main means of transportation for students from home to school was bicycle. The subjects were middle school students from 7th to 9th grades from Gucuo Middle School and Hefeng Middle School. Cyclists were surveyed through questionnaires about bicycle injury in the past 12 months.

Results

Multivariable logistic analysis showed that compared with a combination-type road、 motor lane and a non-intact road were both risk factors of bicycle injuries. This was followed by riding with fatigue, non-motor lane and inattentive riding.

Conclusion

Bicycle injuries are frequent in China. Three risk factors on bicycle traffic injury among middle school students in Chaoshan rural areas of China were identified. This study provides important data to develop intervention strategies for China and other developing countries.
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Metadata
Title
Risk factors of bicycle traffic injury among middle school students in chaoshan rural areas of china
Authors
Zhen-bin Lin
Yan-hu Ji
Qing-yu Xiao
Li-bo Luo
Li-ping Li
Bernard Choi
Publication date
01-12-2017
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
International Journal for Equity in Health / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 1475-9276
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-016-0512-8

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