Role Of Helmets In Preventing Head Injury In Jharkhand: CaseControl Study
Journal Title: Journal of Medical and Dental Science Research (Quest Journals JMDSR) - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 5
Abstract
The main aim of this study isto examine the risk of injury to the head and the effect of wearing helmets in road side accidents among persons of jharkhand.This is acase-control study by questionnaire completed by the victims and their carers.This study was performed in Rajendra Institute Of Medical Sciences Ranchi Jharkhand India During The Period of February 2016 to January 2018.In this study we have taken890persons presenting with motorcycle related injuries during February 2016 to January 2018. The cases comprised 204persons who had sustained injury to the upper head including the skull, forehead and scalp or loss of consciousness. The controls were 556motorcyclists presenting with injuries other than to the head or face. A further 130persons with injuries to the face were considered as an extra comparison group.Most persons (460) were injured after losing control and falling from their motorcycle. Only 62 had contact with another moving vehicle. persons with head injury were significantly more likely to have made contact with a moving vehicle than control persons. Head injuries were more likely to occur on paved surfaces than on grass, gravel, or dirt. Wearing a helmet reduced the risk of head injury by 63% and of loss of consciousness by 86%.The risk of head injury in motorcycle accidents is reduced among persons wearing a helmet. Current helmet design maximises protection in the type of accident most commonly occurring in this study. Legislation enforcing helmet use among persons should be considered.
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Dr. Alok Chandra Prakash, Dr. Pradeepta Kumar Majhi
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