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Bicycles are associated with more childhood injuries than any other consumer
product except automobiles. Universal bicycle helmet use by children ages 4 to 15 would prevent 39,000 to
45,000 head injuries and 18,000 to 55,000 scalp and facial injuries
each year. The state of Florida requires anyone under the age of 16
to wear a helmet when riding a bike. Wearing a helmet is the best thing you can do to be safe when
you ride a bike. Bicycle helmets save lives. Most bike deaths come from head injury.
Bike helmets can prevent head injury. Bicycle helmets can
reduce head injuries by 85 percent. As a parent, be a good role model and always wear a helmet
when you ride.
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