Motorcycle accidents in Nigeria. a new group at risk
Falope, I.A.
West African Journal of Medicine 10(2): 187-189
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0189-160X PMID: 1911489 Document Number: 371312
Multiple injuries often characterise motorcycle accidents. Head injury which is particularly common is a major cause of mortality, hence the enforcement of the law compelling all riders to wear helmets in most countries. The law collapsed in Nigeria about a decade ago. With the motorcycle becoming an important part of public transportation, infants, children and other age groups not usually associated with motorcycle accidents have become involved in the risk. A case of four month old baby with head trauma is presented to illustrate the point. The collapse of the law on helmets should be considered a temporary set back, and a new look taken at the challenges of motorcycle accidents.