How effective is a bike helmet?

Bike helmets are very effective in reducing the risk of head injury in a bicycle crash. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), wearing a helmet reduces the risk of head injury by up to 85%. In addition, helmets reduce the risk of severe head injury by up to 88%.

A study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine found that cyclists who wore helmets were 45% less likely to sustain a head injury than cyclists who did not wear helmets. The study also found that cyclists who wore helmets were 85% less likely to sustain a severe head injury than cyclists who did not wear helmets.

Another study published in the journal The Lancet found that children who wore helmets were 69% less likely to sustain a head injury than children who did not wear helmets. The study also found that children who wore helmets were 88% less likely to sustain a severe head injury than children who did not wear helmets.

Helmets can save lives and prevent serious head injuries. If you ride a bicycle, always wear a helmet.