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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'm sure somebody will be on here pretty promptly to let all of us know in the very unlikely event that such a change ever happens.
At a population level, pro-choice remains absolutely the right position because the cost of compulsion so massively outweighs any benefit.
At a personal level, you are likely very slightly safer on net if you choose to wear a helmet, but it's such a small effect that it's perfectly rational to value the feeling of the wind in your hair above that.
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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....)