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In 2015 there were almost 467,000 bicycle injuries in the United States. This is a direct quote from the CDC regarding bicycles and helmets: "Bicycle helmets r

by lev99 8y ago

In 2015 there were almost 467,000 bicycle injuries in the United States. This is a direct quote from the CDC regarding bicycles and helmets: "Bicycle helmets reduce the risk of head and brain injuries in the event of a crash." [0] This is a strong enough warning from an accountable and transparent source that I choose to wear a bicycle helmet every time I ride a bike and I believe people that do not wear a bicycle helmet are reckless. I believe that companies that encourage riding without a helmet do not care about the safety of their customers. Perhaps bicyclist are more likely to have a head injury if they are struck by a car. I share roadways and crosswalks to with cars when I ride. [0]https://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/bicycle/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/bicycle/index.html

RyanCavanaugh 8y ago
A pedestrian dies every 1.6 hours in traffic accidents in the United States. 129,000 go to the ER every year (note that the bicycle number is all injuries, not just those requiring ER treatment). Walking is more dangerous on a per-trip basis than driving. If we did a study that compared helmeted pedestrians to unhelmeted pedestrians, I'm sure the latter would fare better in terms of head injuries. Yet no one wears a helmet while walking and no one thinks Nike is irresponsible to sell you shoes that don't include a helmet.
- lev99 8y ago
  We can always do more for safety. How would you strike the balance between public safety and too many regulations? The 2010 515,000 bicycle related injuries required ER attention, [0] so the problem is significant enough in size to merit policy. The single biggest risk factor for death or disability in bicycle accidents is head trauma, and helmets are highly effective at reducing the risk of head trauma in bicyclist. [1] Bicycle helmets are a cheap and effective preventive measure to a real public health problem. [0]https://www.cdc.gov/healthcommunication/toolstemplates/entertainmented/tips/HeadInjuries.html https://www.cdc.gov/healthcommunication/toolstemplates/enter... [1]https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002243751630278X https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002243751...

by lev99 8y ago

RyanCavanaugh 8y ago

A pedestrian dies every 1.6 hours in traffic accidents in the United States. 129,000 go to the ER every year (note that the bicycle number is all injuries, not just those requiring ER treatment). Walking is more dangerous on a per-trip basis than driving. If we did a study that compared helmeted pedestrians to unhelmeted pedestrians, I'm sure the latter would fare better in terms of head injuries. Yet no one wears a helmet while walking and no one thinks Nike is irresponsible to sell you shoes that don't include a helmet.

lev99 8y ago
We can always do more for safety. How would you strike the balance between public safety and too many regulations? The 2010 515,000 bicycle related injuries required ER attention, [0] so the problem is significant enough in size to merit policy. The single biggest risk factor for death or disability in bicycle accidents is head trauma, and helmets are highly effective at reducing the risk of head trauma in bicyclist. [1] Bicycle helmets are a cheap and effective preventive measure to a real public health problem. [0]https://www.cdc.gov/healthcommunication/toolstemplates/entertainmented/tips/HeadInjuries.html https://www.cdc.gov/healthcommunication/toolstemplates/enter... [1]https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002243751630278X https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002243751...