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Karkhaneh, M., Naghavi, M., Rowe, B.H., Hagel, B.E., Jafari, N. and Saunders, L.D. (2008) "Epidemiology of bicycle injuries in 13 health divisions, Islamic Republic of Iran 2003"

Karkhaneh, M., Naghavi, M., Rowe, B.H., Hagel, B.E., Jafari, N. and Saunders, L.D. (2008) "Epidemiology of bicycle injuries in 13 health divisions, Islamic Republic of Iran 2003", Accident Analysis & Prevention, Volume 40, Issue 1, January 2008, Pages 192-199.  Research paper available for purchase from Science Direct
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Bicyclists are vulnerable road users for severe injury all over the world. The nature and extent of such injuries are less well known in Iran. Using data from a comprehensive survey conducted by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education in 13 health divisions of Iran, in 2003, we examined circumstances around bicyclist injury and death.