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16968640

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:dateCreated
2006-9-13
pubmed:abstractText
In recent years there has been a significant increase in mortality among motorcyclists, especially older riders (40+ years). However, few studies have compared the nature and severity of injuries sustained by older vs. younger cyclists. The purpose of this analysis was to determine differences, if any, in injury patterns to older vs. younger motorcyclists and to explore rider, vehicle, and environmental factors associated with these differences. Older riders were found to have a significantly higher incidence of thoracic injury, especially multiple thoracic injuries, and specifically multiple rib fractures. Older motorcyclists were also more likely to ride larger motorcycles, and were more involved in collisions involving overturning or striking highway structures. Large engine sizes were associated with increased risk of head and thoracic injuries, but not abdominal injuries. The magnitude of increased risks related to 1000+ cc engine size was higher among older motorcyclists than younger motorcyclists.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
1540-0360
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
50
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
237-49
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2006
pubmed:articleTitle
Injury patterns and severity among hospitalized motorcyclists: a comparison of younger and older riders.
pubmed:affiliation
The Charles Mc. C Mathias, Jr. National Study Center for Trauma and EMS, University of Maryland, Baltimore Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.