Bicycle helmet use and child head injury risks report
A health-focused summary notes helmets reduce head injuries by about 85 percent and brain injuries by about 88 percent in children. It cites high accident rates near home and the need for safety instruction, with data from Winnipeg and Manitoba studies and broader Canadian figures.
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Winnipeg Children’s Hospital
Manitoba
Transport Canada
How to Prevent Bicycle Falls with Proper Helmet Use
Advice on selecting a helmet for children emphasizes ANSI Snell or CSA approval. Quotes stress helmets are not interchangeable with sports helmets and urge parents to model safe cycling. Encourage no helmet no bike policy and let kids choose their helmet.
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Snell
CSA
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