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helmet wearing being net beneficial at preventing injury and death?
I've always been of the mind that all head injury that aren't superficial are caused by the brain moving inside the skull, which as far as I'm aware, no helmet can do.
I was also informed that anything that would crack a skull would quite easily make it through a bit of foam.
But helmets do stop surface damage, cuts etc.
That's my view, others exist. I wear one though 95% of the time because if I ever have an accident, I don't want anyone to say I wasn't wearing a helmet etc etc.
RonnieOatmilk-
Helmets are supposed to slow the rate of sudden deceleration by compressing, so lessening the impact between brain and skull.
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That's my view, others exist.
I probably should have been clearer.
I'm after evidence based on data that bears scrutiny at the peer review, academic level. Like a meta analysis, randomised controlled trial etc.
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This is worth a read, I think you’re right
https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/what-is-mips/
Hefty
mashton
marcomarcos
I've not been in this thread for a good few years.
Can anyone let me know if there has been any change on the reputable evidence position around helmet wearing being net beneficial at preventing injury and death?
(I've always sworn to be led by the evidence and, as such, have advocated a pro-choice position to date, given the equivocal nature of the evidence.
It is beholden on me to update my position at timely intervals....)