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Odds ratios and relative risk  

One of the most difficult statistical concepts to grasp, and one which many helmet researchers have not properly understood.

Statistical research: some concepts and definitions

International

Child deaths due to cycle helmets

Children at play strangled by bicycle helmets

Cycling deaths in selected countries

IRTAD statistics for AUS, CDN, DK, F, D, I, J, NL, UK, USA

Fatalities in cycle sport

Since helmets were made mandatory in cycle sport, the number of deaths has increased.

Netherlands

Child cyclists requiring treatment in Dutch hospitals 1998 to 2000

United Kingdom

Child cyclist head injuries in England

Child cyclist injuries involving head injury, Great Britain

Cycling fatalities, Great Britain

USA

Cyclists requiring treatment in US hospitals 1991 to 2000

FARS bicycle helmet use data

NEISS data on bicyclist injuries