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. 2007:51:97-110.

The association between age, injury, and survival to hospital among a cohort of injured motorcyclists

Patricia C Dischinger  1 , Gabriel E Ryb, Shiu M Ho, Cynthia A Burch
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The association between age, injury, and survival to hospital among a cohort of injured motorcyclists

Patricia C Dischinger et al. Annu Proc Assoc Adv Automot Med. 2007.

Abstract

Despite the significant increase in mortality among older motorcyclists during the past decade, few studies have addressed specific injuries or mortality rates among all those injured. The purpose of this study is to describe the crash and injury characteristics among a cohort of motorcyclists injured in Maryland, and to determine the influence of age and crash type on mortality, injury patterns, and place of death (scene vs. hospital). Possible biases introduced by studying only those hospitalized are described. Based on the findings, specific injury prevention strategies for older vs. younger riders are proposed.

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Figure 1
Distribution of Outcome by Age
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Figure 2a
Distribution of Injury by Age and Survival to Hospital
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Figure 2b
Distribution of Injury by Age and Death at Scene
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Figure 3
Mortality Rates by Age and Motorcycle / Crash Characteristics
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Figure 4
Mortality Rates by Age, Engine Size and Place of Death
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