Question 1

should skateboarders wear helmets?

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Of course!: Helmets save lives, on bikers, skaters, roller bladers, hockey players, football players, any sport with a risk of serious head injuury.... Basically any activity where there's a risk of serious head injury.

Question 2

what is the risk of riding bike without helmet?

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Injury or death: Open or closed head injury - and disfigurement - please wear one.

Question 3

do all states require that motorists wear helmets now?

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SADLY - NO!: Here is a breakdown state by state: http://news.Consumerreports.Org/cars/2011/06/state-by-state-guide-to-motorcycle-helmet-laws.Html
the minority of states have universal mandatory motorcyle helmet requirements.

Question 4

what exactly is "balaclava helmet anesthesia"?

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Description: This is a description of numbness, or anesthesia, that is in the distribution of the trigeminal nerve. That is forehead, cheeks, and around the mouth.

Question 5

can helmets actually cause head injuries?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no evidence to show that helmets cause head injuries.

Question 6

are helmets the only way to reshape a child's head?

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Depends: We don't have enough information to answer this question. It depends on age, &amp; degree of the problem.  Sometimes surgery is an option, but it is a very serious surgery. Talk to your doctor about the specifics in your case and all the possible treatments. Get a second opinion, if you wish.(take all the records with you when you do)  In fact, getting a second opinion on any serious problem is smart!

Question 7

i never wore a bike helmet. why should i if riding for pleasure slowly at 65?

Accepted Answer

Accidents happen: First - just beacuse you were not injured in the past is not guarantee for future.  Second - as a parent I do this as an example to the kids - no big deal and means a lot to them.

Question 8

what sports require helmets?

Accepted Answer

Collision sports: Most collision sports require participants to wear helmets. Some of the more typical team sports that fall in to this category are: football, lacrosse, hockey, other individual sports such as skiing, snowboarding, snow machine racing, and even auto racing (all types) require helmets to help protect your head from injury.

Question 9

should i wear a helmet on a bike on the highway?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes - your head is not harder than the pavement.

Question 10

should kids wear helmets for all contact sports?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: This certainly is a good idea, particularly as we learn more about the long term effects of concussions. Which are increasing in frequency. Why take unnecessary chances?

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