Dr Jake Olivier is a statistician at the University of New South Wales. He has contributed peer-reviewed research in several areas including applied statistics, injury prevention, cancer, cardiovascular surgery and psychology. In particular, he has co-authored several peer-reviewed papers regarding helmets and bicycle injury as well as several commentaries in the popular media.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]


  1. ^ Walter, Scott R.; Olivier, Jake; Churches, Tim; Grzebieta, Raphael (2011). "The impact of compulsory cycle helmet legislation on cyclist head injuries in New South Wales, Australia". Accident Analysis & Prevention. 43 (6): 2064–2071. doi:10.1016/j.aap.2011.05.029. ISSN 0001-4575. PMID 21819836. Retrieved 24 February 2013. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  2. ^ Walter, Scott R.; Olivier, Jake; Churches, Tim; Grzebieta, Raphael (2013). "The impact of compulsory helmet legislation on cyclist head injuries in New South Wales, Australia: A response". Accident Analysis & Prevention. 52: 204–209. doi:10.1016/j.aap.2012.11.028. ISSN 0001-4575. PMID 23339779. Retrieved 24 February 2013. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  3. ^ Olivier, Jake; Walter, Scott R.; Grzebieta, Raphael H. (2013). "Long term bicycle related head injury trends for New South Wales, Australia following mandatory helmet legislation". Accident Analysis & Prevention. 50: 1128–1134. doi:10.1016/j.aap.2012.09.003. PMID 23026203. Retrieved 25 February 2013. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  4. ^ Bambach, M.R.; Mitchell, R.J.; Grzebieta, R.H.; Olivier, J. (2013). "The effectiveness of helmets in bicycle collisions with motor vehicles: A case–control study". Accident Analysis & Prevention. 53: 78–88. doi:10.1016/j.aap.2013.01.005. PMID 23377086. Retrieved 25 February 2013. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  5. ^ Chong, Shanley; Poulos, Roslyn; Olivier, Jake; Watson, Wendy L.; Grzebieta, Raphael (2010). "Relative injury severity among vulnerable non-motorised road users: Comparative analysis of injury arising from bicycle–motor vehicle and bicycle–pedestrian collisions". Accident Analysis & Prevention. 42 (1): 290–296. doi:10.1016/j.aap.2009.08.006. PMID 19887170.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  6. ^ Poulos, Roslyn G.; Chong, Shanley S. S.; Olivier, Jake; Jalaludin, Bin (2012). "Geospatial analyses to prioritize public health interventions: a case study of pedestrian and pedal cycle injuries in New South Wales, Australia". International Journal of Public Health. 57 (3): 467–75. doi:10.1007/s00038-012-0331-7. PMID 22270718.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  7. ^ Olivier, Jake (2012). "Response to Rissel and Wen: 'The possible effect on frequency of cycling if mandatory bicycle helmet legislation was repealed in Sydney, Australia: a cross sectional survey'". Health Promotion Journal of Australia. 23 (1): 76. doi:10.1071/HE12076. PMID 22730946. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help) http://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/HE12076.htm
  8. ^ Olivier, Jake (18-July-2012). "Cycling rates are up, despite creaky knees". ABC Environment blog. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 1 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Olivier, Jake (3-October-2012). "Bike helmet critics not using their heads". The National Times. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 1 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ Olivier, Jake (23-June-2011). "Putting a lid on the debate: mandatory helmet laws reduce head injuries". The Conversation. Retrieved 1 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  11. ^ Olivier, Jake (16-February-2012). "Don't blame mandatory helmets for cyclist deaths in New Zealand". The Conversation. Retrieved 1 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)