Multiple riders, lack of helmet use, and faster ATVs contribute to pediatric injuries, studies find
Monday, October 17, 2011 - 17:30
in Health & Medicine
As all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use continues to grow, so does the number of injuries. Children comprise about one-third of the 130,000 to 150,000 ATV-related emergency department visits each year and one-quarter of the more than 800 deaths. In fact, more children are injured from ATV crashes each year than from bicycles. Two new studies provide insights into the potential causes of ATV crashes as well as much-needed safety precautions.