Promoting Use of Bicycle Helmets among Children: A School and Community-Based Effort.

Liller, Karen D.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ512821

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1995

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Promoting Use of Bicycle Helmets among Children: A School and Community-Based Effort.

Liller, Karen D.; And Others

Journal of Health Education, v26 n3 p173-77 May-Jun 1995

A community-wide and preschool bicycle helmet program was developed to educate the public about the importance of helmets for children and to offer helmets at reduced prices. Results of the project showed that education efforts in conjunction with an incentive component led to increases in the purchasing of helmets. (SM)

Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Bicycling, Community Education, Community Programs, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Injuries, Parent Participation, Parent Responsibility, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Safety Education, School Community Relationship

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Florida

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