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Cyclists: Helmets and head injuries
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Cyclists: Helmets and head injuries

As injuries to cyclists become more serious and there is a rise in related hospitalization or sick leave, there is also an increase in the number of head injuries both in cities and on open road. The latest international studies confirm that cyclists’ helmets prevent around two out of every three serious or fatal injuries. Learn more from this study which emphasizes the importance of using a helmet whenever cycling either in towns or in the country.