The Aetiology of Bicycle Accidents

Of 4,479 patients treated for injuries in a hospital, the highest frequency of bicycle accidents (23%) was observed in the age group for 20-29-yr.-olds. The main category (68.8%) were accidents without collision with other traffic. The highest mortality rates were found for children below 16 years of age and in elderly > 70 years old in the category of collision with a motor vehicle.

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