Brain Injury Claims Will Continue Until Helmets Mandatory
Fashion is preventing skiers and snowboarders from wearing helmets…and it’s putting them at risk of brain injury according to a Toronto neurosurgeon.
The Journal of the American Medical Association published a commentary this week from Dr. Michael Cusimano, a neurosurgeon at St. Michael’s Hospital:
“Despite compelling evidence that shows wearing a helmet significantly reduces the chance of head and brain injury, there are still those who argue that helmets are not fashionable or part of the ski culture,” wrote Cusimano.
There are certain sporting activities that are known to have a higher incidence of traumatic brain injury:
* Bicycling
* Skateboarding
* Rollerblading (Inline Skating)
In most jurisdictions it’s now mandatory to wear helmets when doing any of these activities. People accept that it’s just common sense.
