New research find a shocking number of children do not wear bicycle helmets

And it's even worse for sklamboards and scooters!


With the school year almost and time improves, there is a lot ofChildren who can not wait to jump on their bikes and have a taste of summer freedom. And while raising a bike, it is both a form of healthy and fun exercise for children, it can also be incredibly dangerous, especially without a safety engine. Nevertheless, according to a new national survey of the University of MichiganChildren's Hospital of C.S. Mott, almostOne out of five Parents do not just their children wear a helmet to cycle.

The survey was conducted between 1,330 parents who have at least one four-year-old child and 13. Researchers also found that up to 68% of parents do not just their children wear headphones while rolling a scooter and 58% of them. Avoid this important safety measurement during a skateboard.

These figures are particularly alarming, considering that a study of 2018 published in the journalAccident Analysis and Prevention found that more than 2.2 million children aged five to 17 have visited an emergency room due to a bicycle injury between 2006 and 2015. and a 2017 report bySecured children around the world Discovered that up to 50 children enter the emergency room with an injury related to wheels every hour. The majority of them were head injuries, which could have been prevented or reduced if the child wore a helmet.

"Helmets are essential to prevent injuries to the head in case a child falls or is struck by a car"Gary released, a pediatrician at the hospital and director of the new Children's survey of C.S. Mott, saidNEWSLETTER UNIVERSITY. "It is very about so many bicycles overlap children and other non-motorized wheeled vehicles without ever using helmets."

Libéré also noted that "a large number of parents surveyed reported that their children do not systematically monitor basic safety strategies". For example, while the majority of parents stated that their children give footprint cars and pause stopping panels when driving a bike, they also admitted that their children do not use any Manual signals or walk their bikes through pedestrian passages.

"Our report suggests that families should take more precautions for children to be safe, including helmets and security of safety in the streets," he said.

The suggested liberated parents start teaching their early children on how to slow down, use a bell correctly, call pedestrians, look for passage cars, and be aware of people coming out of parked cars. And, no need to say, they should wear helmets that are perfect for the head.

"With summer around the street, bicycles, skateboards and scooters will be a fun way for kids to play outside and exercise," Libris said. "We encourage parents to talk to their children safety rules and expectations in advance to ensure that these outdoor activities are both fun and secure."

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