Helmets Cut Brain Injury Risk in Bicycle Accidents
Seattle researchers report bicycle safety helmets dramatically reduce head injuries by 85 percent and brain injuries by 88 percent in crashes. The New England Journal of Medicine study covers 1,226 riders from five Seattle hospitals and Group Health Cooperative, with children under 15 most affected.
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