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Has it been determined that roller coaster rides and horror films can damage the heart and the brain?
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Low risk: The excitement associated with roller coasters and g forces generated can cause neck , brain and heart problems. The risk is estimated to be very low in the range of 1 in 15 millions riders. If a rider has history of any heart, neck or brain condition that's is contraindication to ride. If any rider develop headache, vomiting, dizziness, chest pain, disorientation should be promptly check.
Answered 4/29/2013
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