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I’m annoyed so many HNers have trouble getting their head round this. Before commenting understand that : Research studies show bike helmets increase number o
by ionwake 4y ago
I’m annoyed so many HNers have trouble getting their head round this.
Before commenting understand that :
Research studies show bike helmets increase number of injuries, due to complex reasons NOT attributed to the vehicle type or whether it was the riders fault.
It is why they are not legally required in bike heavy countries like the Netherlands.
I recommend you DONT comment unless you’ve done your research.
- cowtools 4y agoWhat studies? Also, the purpose of helmets is not to reduce the number of injuries, but the severity.
- ionwake 4y agoYou’re most probably another American as there is less bike use there. Google the studies. They create more accidents with varying severities including death while wearing said helmet hence they are more dangerous and so aren’t made mandatory.
- isbvhodnvemrwvn 4y agoIt's on you to prove the claim. Post the full text of studies.
- mslate 4y agoThis thread is plagued with anecdotes. Very unproductive
- ionwake 4y agoRealising I’m surrounded by HNers giving a confident opinions when they are ignorant of the subject really rattles me makes me realise I take this place far too seriously. Look at the guy who replied to my comment above he just repeated another anecdote.