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Child cyclists requiring treatment in Dutch Hospitals 1998 to 2000

Average casualties per year

Age	All injuries	% children	Head injuries	% children	% head
0 - 3 yrs	2,900	13%	660	14%	23%
4 - 8 yrs	8,600	39%	2,300	49%	27%
9 - 14 yrs	10,000	47%	1,700	37%	17%
Totals 0 - 14 yrs	22,000	100%	4.700	100%	21%

Source: Source: Injury Surveillance System 1998-2000. Consumer Safety Institute, NL

Note: All numbers appear to be rounded.

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