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Motorcycle helmet laws in the United States from 1990 to 2005: Politics and public health

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  • Homer, J.
  • French, M.

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The passage of universal helmet legislation requiring motorcycle riders of all ages to wear helmets is a timely and controversial issue with far-reaching public health implications, especially as the number of motorcycle fatalities continues to rise. In 2008, only 20 states had a universal helmet policy, an effective safety measure for reducing motorcycle fatalities and serious injuries. We used state-specific longitudinal data for the continental United States from 1990 through 2005 to determine which industry, political, economic, and demographic factors had a significant influence on the enactment of universal helmet policies. Our findings suggest that political climate and ideology are important predictors of helmet policies.

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  • Homer, J. & French, M., 2009. "Motorcycle helmet laws in the United States from 1990 to 2005: Politics and public health," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 99(3), pages 415-423.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2008.134106_7
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2008.134106
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    1. Magdalena Blanco & José María Cabrera & Felipe Carozzi & Alejandro Cid, 2017. "Effects of Motorcycle Helmet Laws on Fatalities’ Prevention: An Impact Evaluation," Documentos de Trabajo/Working Papers 1706, Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales y Economia. Universidad de Montevideo..

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