OBJECTIVE This study examined the rates and distribution of serious work-related injuries by demographic, work and injury characteristics in British Columbia, Canada from 2002-2008, using population-based data. METHODS Claims for workers with a serious injury were extracted from workers' compensation data. Serious injuries were defined by long duration, high cost, serious medical diagnosis, o...

OBJECTIVE To identify bicycle-related injuries in children and the effect of helmet use on injury patterns and prevention. DESIGN A prospective cohort of injured children with case-control design looking at serious head injuries and helmet use. SETTING A tertiary care childrens' hospital emergency room. PATIENTS All patients presenting between April 1, 1991 and September 30, 1993, between...

OBJECTIVE Human cadavers have been subjected to inverted drop, linear, and pendulum impacts to the top of the head, causing neck compression injury. The data are not comparable on the basis of impact velocity because of differing impact masses and test conditions. This study analyzed the published biomechanical data and used peak head velocity to merge the datasets. Correlations were determined...

CONTEXT Despite the increased popularity of hot-air balloon flight, data on injuries and fatalities associated with hot-air balloon crashes are limited. OBJECTIVE To determine factors associated with injury and death in hot-air balloon crashes. DESIGN Retrospective review of data collected from reports and investigations by the Civil Aeronautics Board and the National Transportation Safety ...