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The formulation and implementation of a national helmet law: a case study from Viet Nam

Author(s) -

Jonathon Passmore,

Lan Huong Nguyen,

Nam Phuong Nguyen,

Jean-Marc Olivé

Publication year - 2010

Publication title -

bulletin of the world health organization

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.459

H-Index - 168

eISSN - 1564-0604

pISSN - 0042-9686

DOI - 10.2471/blt.09.071662

Subject(s) - legislation , law enforcement , enforcement , viet nam , environmental health , occupational safety and health , medicine , poison control , law , business , political science , economy , economics

Road traffic injuries are a leading cause of death and disability in Viet Nam. In 2008, official data reported 11 243 deaths and 7771 serious injuries on the roads, of which an estimated 60% of fatalities occur in motorcycle riders and passengers. In recognition of this problem, Viet Nam has had partial motorcycle helmet legislation since 1995. However, for a variety of reasons, implementation and enforcement have been limited.

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