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New Study Details E-Scooter Injury Risks, Calls for Helmet Use

New research, based on an evaluation of approximately 15,000 patient records, indicates e-scooter riders face a higher risk of various injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, compared to motorcyclists and cyclists, prompting calls for mandatory helmet use.

6 Aug, 20:01 — 6 Aug, 20:01
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rnzHigh18d ago

Call for compulsory helmets after study confirms e-scooter dangers

Riders are three times more likely to suffer traumatic brain injuries than motorcyclists, new research shows.

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rnz6 Aug, 20:01First to report

Call for compulsory helmets after study confirms e-scooter dangers

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der-standard7 Aug, 03:00Latest update

E-Scooter-Fahrer haben teils höheres Verletzungsrisiko als Motorrad- und Radfahrer

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