MLHU - Health Status Resource

Figure 4.4.17: Always wears a helmet when riding a bicycle by age group

Proportion of population (12+) who always wear a helmet when riding bicycle, Middlesex-London, 2011/12 & 2013/14

Figure 4.4.17: Always wears a helmet when riding a bicycle by age group
Source: 
Canadian Community Health Survey [2011-12, 2013-14], Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Note: 
*Estimate should be interpreted with caution due to high variability

These who were very young (age 12-17) were significantly more likely to always wear a helmet while riding a bicycle (22.0%) compared to those in the age 65 and older age group (4.7%).

About 12% of those in the middle ages reported always wearing a helmet.