Differences in outcomes of mandatory motorcycle helmet legislation by country income level: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The recent Lancet Commission on Legal Determinants of Global Health argues that governance can provide the framework for achieving sustainable development goals. Even though over 90% of fatal road traffic injuries occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) primarily affecting motorcyclists, the utility of helmet laws outside of high-income settings has not been well characterized. We sought to evaluate the differences in outcomes of mandatory motorcycle helmet legislation and determine whether these varied across country income levels.

Methods and findings

A systematic review and meta-analysis were completed using the PRISMA checklist. A search for relevant articles was conducted using the PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases from January 1, 1990 to

SUBMITTER: Lepard JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8486090 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature