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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.