PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF HELMET USE ON INJURY SEVERITY  AMONG TWO-WHEELER ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT VICTIMS: A  PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY FROM WESTERN  RAJASTHAN

Dr. Narendra kumar Vaishnawa, Dr. Shubham Chauhan, Dr. Ravindra Charan

PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF HELMET USE ON INJURY SEVERITY AMONG TWO-WHEELER ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT VICTIMS: A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY FROM WESTERN RAJASTHAN

Authors

Dr. Narendra kumar Vaishnawa, Dr. Shubham Chauhan, Dr. Ravindra Charan

Keywords:

Helmet; Road traffic accident; Two-wheeler; Injury severity; Head injury; Motorcycle safety

Abstract

Background: Two-wheeler road trafficaccidents (RTAs) are a major cause ofmorbidity and mortality worldwide, withhead injuries representing the leading cause of death and long-term disability. Helmetuse is a proven preventive measure thatsubstantially reduces the severity of headinjuries; however, compliance remains

References

1. World Health Organization. Global status report on road safety 2023. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2023.

2. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Road Accidents in India 2023. New Delhi: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India; 2024.

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Published

2025-12-20

How to Cite

Dr. Narendra kumar Vaishnawa, Dr. Shubham Chauhan, Dr. Ravindra Charan. (2025). PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF HELMET USE ON INJURY SEVERITY AMONG TWO-WHEELER ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT VICTIMS: A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY FROM WESTERN RAJASTHAN. International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 15(2), 4942–4951. Retrieved from https://www.ijprt.org/index.php/pub/article/view/2515