from Batavia Bicycle Commission Link to FB
Importance of a Helmet Bike helmets serve an important role in bike safety. According to the National Safety Council, head injuries account for 1/3 of all non-fatal bike related injuries (1). Research has found that bike helmets are highly effective in reducing the rates of serious head injuries related to cycling (2). The following infographic hipghlights the safety benefits of helmets and why you should wear one every time you ride. (1) National Safety Council. (2019, May 6) Bicycle Safety Statistics May Surprise You. https://ift.tt/3mGSMkj (2) Høye, A. (2018). Bicycle helmets–To wear or not to wear? A meta-analyses of the effects of bicycle helmets on injuries. Accident Analysis & Prevention, 117, 85-97. #BikeBatavia, #BikeSafety, #ShareTheRoad
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