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This study aims to analyze the patterns and severity of injuries resulting from cycling accidents in Iran.

Pedal cyclist injuries: An epidemiological study from the National Trauma Registry of Iran

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Epidemiological study analyzes cyclist injuries in Iran, highlighting patterns and severity factors.

This study aims to analyze the patterns and severity of injuries resulting from cycling accidents in Iran.
Cross-sectional and retrospective analysis using National Trauma Registry data.
Included all injured cyclists defined by ICD-10 codes.
Employed linear and multivariable regression models for statistical analysis.
40.26% of accidents occurred between 6 PM and midnight.
35.36% of injuries were due to falls without vehicle collisions.
Most common injuries involved upper limbs (36.48%), lower limbs (29.28%), and head/neck (22.4%).
Injury severity increased by 4% for each additional year of age.
Severity scores were higher in children under 6 compared to employed individuals.

Raadabadi et al. (2026) studied this question.

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