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Spinal Cord Injury
General Information
A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord that
results in a loss of function such as mobility or feeling. The
spinal cord does not have to be severed in order for a loss
of functioning to occur. In fact, in most people with SCI, the
spinal cord is intact, but the damage to it results in loss
of function.
Death and Injury Statistics
Approximately 7,800 new spinal cord injuries occur each year
in the U.S. Researchers estimate that an additional 4,860 die
before reaching the hospital. Current estimates include 250,000-400,000
individuals who are living with spinal cord injuries or spinal
dysfunctions.
Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries include:
* Motor vehicle incidents (44%)
* Acts of violence (24%)
* Falls (22%)
* Sports (8%) (two-thirds of sports injuries are from diving.)
* Other (2%)
Falls overtake motor vehicles as the leading cause of injury
after age 45. Acts of violence and sports cause fewer injuries
as age increases. Acts of violence have overtaken falls as the
second most common source of spinal cord injury in the last
four years.1
Who Most Likely Incurs This Type of Injury
Of the 250,000-400,000 individuals who are living with spinal
cord injuries or spinal dysfunction:
* 82% male, 18% female.
* Highest per capita rate of injury occurs between ages 16-30.
* Average age at injury, 33.4.
Health Costs
Lifetime costs: Average yearly health care and living expenses
(in 1992 dollars) that are directly attributable to SCI vary
greatly according to the severity of the injury:
| Severity of Injury: |
First Year: |
Each Subsequent Year: |
| High Tetraplegia (C1-C4) |
$417,067 |
$74,707 |
| Low Tetraplegia (C5-C8) |
$269,324 |
$30,602 |
| Paraplegia |
$152,396 |
$15,507 |
Estimated lifetime costs discounted at 4% depend on severity
of injury and age at injury:
| Severity of Injury: |
25 years old when injured: |
50 years old when injured: |
| High Tetraplegia(C1-C4) |
$1,349,029 |
$876,287 |
| Low Tetraplegia (C5-C8) |
$748,234 |
$528,021 |
| Paraplegia |
$427,733 |
$326,272 |
| Incomplete Motor Functional at Any Level |
$287,001 |
$231,018 |
These figures do not include any indirect costs such as losses
in wages, fringe benefits and productivity which could average
almost $38,000, but vary substantially based on education, severity
of injury and pre-injury employment history.2
Prevention Tips
* Always wear a safety belt when riding in an automobile.
* Remember to follow the rules of the road and especially speed
limits.
* Always wear proper safety gear when engaging in any sport.
* Always check the depth of the water before diving in; remember,
feet first, first time!
* Never dive into a pool unless it is 9 feet or higher; never
dive into an above-ground pool.
* Explain to children that guns are dangerous and that children
never should touch guns or remain in a friends' home where a
gun is accessible.
* Talk with your teen about ways to solve arguments and fights
without guns or violence.
* Always keep your gun unloaded and locked up. Lock and store
bullets in a separate location.
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1. National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center at the University
of Birmingham. NSCIA, 5/96.
2. National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center; 1717 6th
Avenue South, Room 544, Birmingham, AL 35233; (205)934.3320.
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Brain Injury
General Information
In general, injury is the leading cause of mortality among Americans
under 45 years of age. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is responsible
for the majority of these deaths. 1
Death and Injury
* It is estimated that TBI claims more than 56,000 American
lives, annually.2 Each year, approximately 373,000
Americans are hospitalized as a result of TBI. Of these, 99,000
individuals sustain moderate to severe brain injuries resulting
in lifelong disabling conditions. 3
* Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of TBI, accounting for
50% of all injuries. Falls are the second leading cause, accounting
for more than 20% of all TBI.
* More than 50% of persons with brain injury were intoxicated
at the time of injury.4, 5
* After one traumatic brain injury, the risk for a second injury
is three times greater; after a second TBI, the risk for a third
injury is eight times greater.6
* In the 15 seconds it takes to read these statistics, one person
in the U.S. sustains a traumatic brain injury.7
Where and When these Injuries Most Likely
Occur
* Most TBI's occur mid afternoon to early evening, on weekends
and during summer months. 8
* Children especially are at risk in the afternoon hours after
they are dismissed from school. In 1995, 42.6% of children's
injuries occurred on roads, 34.3% at home and 6.6% in recreation
areas. 9
Who Most Likely Incurs This Type of Injury
* Males 14-24 years old are the highest risk category, followed
by infants and the elderly.
* Males are twice as likely as females to sustain TBI due to
differences in risk exposure and lifestyles.
* According to the National Pediatric Trauma Registry, more
than 30,000 children sustain permanent disabilities as a result
of brain injury every year.10
Health Costs
* The cost of TBI in the United States is estimated to be $48.3
billion, annually.
* Hospitalization accounts for $31.7 billion of the total, annually,
whereas fatal brain injuries cost the nation $16.6 billion.
Prevention Tips
* Always wear a SNELL-, ANSI- and/or ASTM-certified bicycle
helmet and/or protective gear when riding a bicycle, skate board,
or in-line skating.
* Always wear a motorcycle helmet when riding a motorcycle.
* Always wear a safety belt when driving or riding in a motor
vehicle.
* Never drink and drive. Always have a designated driver.
* Always observe and obey speed limits, traffic signs and signals.
* Make sure when playing on a playground that the ground surface
is soft and free of debris and rocks.
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1. Brain Injury Association
2. Kraus JF, McArthur, DL Epidemiology of Brain Injury. Los
Angeles: University of California Los Angeles, Dept. Of Epidemiology,
Southern California Injury Prevention Research Center, Feb.
1995. In press.
3. Kraus J, Sorenson S. Epidemiology. In Silver J, Yodofsky
S. Hales R (eds), Neuropsychiatry of TBI. Washington, DC: American
Psychiatric Press, Inc., 1994.
4. Ruff RM, Marshall LF, Klauber MR, Blunt BA, Grant 1, Foulkes
MA, et al. Alcohol abuse and neurological outcome of the severely
head injured. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. 1990; 5:21-31.
5. Kreutzer JS, Doherty R, Harris JA, Zasler ND. Alcohol abuse
among persons with traumatic brain injury. Journal of Head Trauma
Rehabilitation 1990; 5:9-20.
6. Annegers JF, Garbow JD, Kurland LT, et al. The incidence,
causes and secular trends of head trauma in Olmstead County
Minnesota, 19935-1974. Neurology 1980; 30:912-919.
7. FDA Consumer. Head Injuries. Health Response Ability Systems,
1993. (File downloaded from AOL).
8. Rimel RW. Jane JA. Characteristics of the head-injured patient.
In Tosenthal M, Griffith ER, Bond MR, Miller JD (eds). Rehabilitation
of the Head Injured Adult. Philadelphia: FA Davis 1983.
9. Research and Training Center in Rehabilitation and Childhood
Trauma. National Pediatric Trauma Registry. Boston: Tufts University
School of Medicine, New England Medical Center, April 1995.
10. Research and Training Center in Rehabilitation and Childhood
Trauma. National Pediatric Trauma Registry. Boston: Tufts University
School of Medicine, New England Medical Center, Spring 1993
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Safety Belts
General Information
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for persons
from 5-27 and a major source of injury in all age groups. Studies
have shown that safety belts are about 45% effective in preventing
deaths and can reduce the risk of moderate to severe injury
by 50%. In recent years, safety belt use has increased to a
national rate of 68%, resulting in the prevention of many unintentional
injuries. In fact, between the years of 1982 and 1995 safety
belts saved an estimated 75,087 lives.
Death and Injury Statistics (1995)
* The average American is more likely to be involved in a traffic
crash than be a victim of a crime.1
* Motor vehicle crashes are the primary cause of on-the-job
death and injury.
* 41,798 people were killed in traffic crashes.
* An average of 115 persons died each day -- one every 13 minutes
-- from motor vehicle crashes.
* 84% of deaths were to occupants, 16% were to pedestrians,
bicyclists and others.
* Approximately 2/3 of those killed were not wearing safety
belts.
* Of those killed, occupants between ages 10-24 had the lowest
safety belt usage rate.
* Drivers under 25 have the highest death rate.
* 67% of deaths occurred to males.
* 46% of males who died in crashes were unrestrained, 34% of
females were unrestrained.
* 3,386,000 people were injured in traffic crashes.
When and Where Injuries and Deaths are Most
Likely to Occur (1995)
* The highest number of fatal crashes occur between the hours
of midnight and 3 a.m. on Saturdays.
* The highest number of crashes resulting in injury occurred
Fridays between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
* Slightly more than one-half of fatal crashes occurred on roads
with posted speed limits of 55 mph or more.
Who is Most Likely to Incur This Type of
Injury (1995)
* When driver death rates are calculated on the basis of estimated
annual travel, the highest rates are found in the youngest and
oldest drivers. Compared with death rates for drivers 25-65,
the rate for teenage drivers is four times as high and the rate
for older drivers is 17 times as high.
Health Costs
* In 1995, the cost of motor vehicle crashes was $150.5 billion,
annually.
* Employers pay more than $50 billion annually.
* Costs include medical care, legal fees, property damage and
lost work time.
* Crashes drive up the cost of Worker's Compensation, Social
Security and private health and disability insurance.
Prevention Tips
* Wear your safety belt for every ride.
* Learn the correct way to wear a safety belt, including:
-- lap belt -- should fit snugly and be worn low across the
hips and pelvis.
-- shoulder belt -- should fit snugly and cross the chest and
collarbone.
-- seat should be in an upright position.
* If you are the driver, make sure all passengers are properly
buckled before you start to drive.
* Children under 14 should be buckled in the back seat.
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1. Traffic Safety Facts 1995, U.S. Department of Transportation,
Crime in the United States, U.S. Department of Justice
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Bike Safety
General Information
Each year in the United States, 20,000 cyclists are admitted
to hospitals and 580,000 receive emergency room treatment. Seven
hundred fifty-seven bicyclists were killed in crashes with motor
vehicles in 1996, 8 percent fewer than in 1995 and down 25 percent
since 1975.1
Death and Injury Statistics
* Seven hundred fifty-seven bicyclists were killed in crashes
with motor vehicles in 1996, 8 percent fewer than in 1995 and
down 25 percent since 1975.2
* A non-helmet wearing bicyclist hospitalized with a head injury
is 20 times as likely to die than those who did wear a helmet.
3
When and Where Injuries and Deaths are Most
Likely to Occur
* Bicycle deaths are most likely to occur in summer from 6-9
p.m.1
* Nationally, more bicyclists were killed in urban areas than
in rural areas and 33% of bicycle deaths occurred at intersections
in 1996.1
Who Most Likely Incurs This Type of Injury
* Nearly one-fourth of all significant brain injuries in children
14 years or younger are bicycle-related, and most bicycle-related
hospital admissions and deaths are due to injuries to the skull
and brain. Having children wear bicycle safety helmets every
time they ride can reduce the risk of head injury by 85%. 4
Health Costs
* For children ages 4 to 15, every bike helmet saves this country
$30 in direct health care costs, $95 in other tangible costs
and $270 in quality of life. If 85% of all child cyclists wore
helmets in one year, the lifetime medical cost savings would
total $109 million to $142 million. It is very expensive to
treat a child with a bike-related head injury. These medical
costs may sometimes last the child's lifetime. For example,
in 1991, bicycle crashes involving children ages 4 to 15 caused
52,000 nonfatal head injuries and 93,000 nonfatal face and scalp
injuries. Lifetime medical payments for these injuries will
approach $200 million. Every bicycle helmet saves health insurers
$29 and auto insurers $12.5
Prevention Tips
Before using your bicycle, make sure it is ready to ride. You
always should inspect your bike to make sure all parts are secure
and working properly.
Remember to:
* Always wear a bicycle helmet. The helmet should fit snugly
and not move from side to side. The front of the helmet should
be approximately one inch above the eyebrows and the chin strap
should be buckled snugly.
* Always wear a helmet that has or exceeds the safety standards
developed by the SNELL Memorial Foundation, ANSI and/or the
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) when riding
a bicycle.
* Inflate tires properly and check brakes before riding.
* See and be seen. Always wear neon, fluorescent, or other bright
colors when riding during the day.
* Carry books and other items in a bicycle carrier or backpack.
* Avoid riding at night; it is far more dangerous than riding
during the day. If you have to ride at night, wear something
that reflects light, make sure you have reflectors on the front
and rear of your bike, and that your headlight is on.
Bicycles are considered to be vehicles and bicyclists must obey
the same rules as motorists.
When riding, always:
* Ride single file in the same direction as other vehicles.
Go with the flow of traffic--not against it!
* Obey the traffic signs, signals and lane markings.
* Signal your moves to others. Be courteous to pedestrians and
other vehicle operators.
* Before you enter any street or intersection, check for traffic
by looking left-right-left.
* Stay alert at all times. Watch out for potholes, cracks, wet
leaves, storm grates, railroad tracks or anything that could
make you lose control for your bike.
* When turning left-or right, always look behind you for a break
in traffic, then signal before making the turn. Watch for left
or right-turning traffic.
* Ride so other drivers can see you. Stay out of drivers' blind
spots.
* Ride far enough from the curb to avoid the unexpected from
parked cars, such as doors opening.
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1. U.S. Department of Transportation's Fatality Analysis Reporting
System/Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 1005 N. Glebe
Rd., Arlington, VA 22201. August 1997.
2. U.S. Department of Transportation's Fatality Analysis Reporting
System/Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 1005 N. Glebe
Rd., Arlington, VA 22201. August 1997.
3. Monograph by the John Hopkins Injury Prevention Center, sponsored
by the Snell Memorial Foundation.
4. "Helping With Bike Safety" American Academy of
Pediatrics, TIPP, the Injury Prevention Program.
5. Children's Safety Network Economics and Insurance Resource
Center and National Public Services Research Institute 3/96
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Roller Sports
Safety
Death and Injury Statistics
1.1 skateboard injuries and 3.0 roller skating injuries are
reported for every inline skating injury 3
Inline Skating:
* Head and face injuries account for 11,000 injuries each year
4
* Inline skating injuries can be prevented in 90% of circumstances6
* 2/3 of skaters do not wear any safety equipment 8
Skateboarding:
* In the year 2000, nearly 50,000 children were treated in hospital
emergency rooms for skateboard-related injuries9
* 6 out of every 10 skateboard injuries are among children under
15 years of age 10
Scooters:
* In the year 2000, over 40,000 injuries required emergency
room treatment 11
* Head injury occurs in 27% of incidents involving scooters
12
Who is most likely to incur this type of
injury?
* The greatest number of injuries occur within the 0-14 age
group 19
* Children younger than 15 accounted for 85% of scooter injuries
21
* Because of their lack of ability, beginners are more likely
to be injured from inline skating 20
Prevention Tips
* Always wear protective gear; helmet, wrist, elbow, and kneepads
* Stay on a surface that is smooth and free of debris
* Obey traffic rules
* Don’t go out at night
* Only one person should be on a skateboard or scooter
* Be aware of those around you
* Select a skateboard suitable for your level
* Avoid poorly constructed scooters 21
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3. http://www.aggressive.com/health/stastics.cfm
4. http://www.nsc.org/library/facts/inline.htm
6. http://www.lifeessentialsbyzee.com/safety/zlife_saftey_sports_018.html
8. http://www.vahealth.org/civp/bike/index.html
9. http://www.safekids.org/tier3_cd.cfm?content_item_id=1211&folder_id=540
10., 12., 19. http://www.aaos.org/wordhtml/press/kidsroll.htm
11., 20., 21. http://orlando.nsc.org/articles/0901.htm
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Water Safety
Death and Injury Statistics
* 5,000 children age 14 and under are hospitalized each year
as a result of near drowning. 20% will endure severe and permanent
disabilities, 4 while 15% will die in the hospital.5
* Personal floatation devices would have prevented approximately
89% of boating-related drowning in the years 2001-2002 6
* 70% of preschoolers that drown are in the care of one or both
parents at the time of the incident 7
* Approximately 1,000 recreational diving injuries occur each
year9, 90% of diving injuries result in quadriplegia.
10
* In the year 2001, alcohol was associated with 25-50% of adolescent
and adult water recreation deaths 8
Who is most likely to incur this type of
injury?
* Over 80% of drowning victims are male 14
* For children under age 14, drowning represents the second
leading cause of injury-related death 14
Health Costs
* Each year, pool drowning and near drowning of children 14
and under cost the United States $6.2 billion 16
Prevention Tips
* Always swim with a buddy, and make sure children are always
supervised by an adult 18
* Never drink alcohol when participating in the water activities
* Never dive in water less than 9 feet deep 19
* Always wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket when boating
20
* Enter the water feet first the first time to test to see if
an area is safe to dive 21
* Four-sided isolation fencing that is self-closing and self-latching,
and gates that are at least five feet high should be installed
around home swimming pools 22
* Learn CPR
* Don’t dive in above ground pools 30
How much water can you drown in?
* One inch of water can cause a child to drown. This means everything
from the toilet or bathtub to a pond or pool can be a risk to
a child 1
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Playground
Safety
Death and Statistics
* Over 200,000 children visit emergency rooms each year due
to playground-related injuries.3
* 79% of ALL playground injuries involve falls. Falls also account
for 90% of the most SEVERE playground injuries5
Who is most likely to incur this type of
injury?
* Males account for 62% of all playground deaths11
* 46% of school-related injuries are to those ages 10-1413
* 49% of injuries to the head and face are to children age four
and under 14
Health Costs
* School-related medical costs for children age 14 and under
account for more than $2 billion in medical spending each year15
Prevention Tips
* Playground equipment is designed for different age groups
and should be used accordingly
* Never leave children unsupervised
* To better absorb shocks from falls, make sure 12 inches of
loose fill such as wood chips, pea gravel, shredded tires, mulch,
or sand completely covers the playground floor
* A bar should be present at the top of a slide so children
will have to sit before going down
* Maintain playground equipment
* Make sure guardrails surround elevated platforms
* Hoods or drawstrings can get caught in equipment. Remove them
before children are allowed to play.
What piece of playground equipment is so
dangerous that experts recommend it be removed?
* Monkey bars, climbing equipments is responsible for 40% of
playground injuries2
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Fire Arms Safety
General Information
There are 192 million privately-owned firearms in the U.S.,
many of which are handguns. From 1985 to 1994, violent crimes
committed with firearms increased by a much wider margin than
those committed with other weapons. During this 10-year time
period, firearm-related offenses were chiefly responsible for
the overall 42% increase in murders, robberies and aggravated
assaults.
Death and Injury Statistics
1995 Firearms Deaths: All Races, Both Sexes1:
| Age |
Homicide |
Suicide |
Unintentional |
Intent Unknown |
All |
| <1 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
| 1-4 |
74 |
0 |
20 |
3 |
97 |
| 5-14 |
381 |
184 |
161 |
22 |
748 |
| 15-24 |
6,123 |
3,068 |
423 |
164 |
9,778 |
| 25-34 |
4,532 |
3,395 |
222 |
76 |
8,225 |
| 35-44 |
2,623 |
3,278 |
164 |
55 |
6,120 |
| Age not stated |
24 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
30 |
| TOTAL |
13,765 |
9,931 |
999 |
320 |
25,006 |
In 1992, handguns were used to murder 13 people in Australia,
33 in great Britain, 36 in Sweden, 60 in Japan, 97 in Switzerland,
128 in Canada and 13,495 in the United States.
Who Most Likely Incurs This Type of Injury
* Guns kept in the home for self-protection are 43 times more
likely to kill a family member or friend than to kill an intruder.
* Firearms are the number two killer of men and women 10-34
years of age, second only to motor vehicle crashes.
* Firearm homicide is the leading cause of death for black males
ages 15-34.
* The risk of suicide is five times greater if there is a gun
in the home.2
* The risk of domestic homicide is three times greater if there
is a gun in the home.3
Health Cost
* In 1992, the cost of firearm injuries in pain, suffering and
lost quality of life is estimated to be $75 billion dollars.
* It costs more than $14,000 to treat each child wounded by
gunfire -- enough to pay for a full year at a private college.
Prevention Tips
Talking with Young Children...
* Explain to children that guns are dangerous and that children
never should touch guns or remain in a friends' home where a
gun is accessible.
* Tell children that gun violence in the media is not real --
in real life children are hurt and killed with guns.
Talking with Teens...
* Talk with your teenager about his/her thoughts and feelings
--depressed teens commit suicide with guns more often than with
any other method.
* Talk with your teen about ways to solve arguments and fights
without guns or violence.
If you own a gun...
* Remember, young children are curious by nature and eagerly
explore their environments.
* Even the best behaved teenagers don't always follow the rules.
Pre-teens and teens often are attracted to guns and sometimes
see them as symbols of power.
Police recommend the following safety steps
if you have a gun:
* Always keep your gun unloaded and locked up. Lock and store
bullets in a separate location.
* The best way to reduce gun risks is to remove the gun from
your home.
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1. National Center for Health Statistics
2. American Academy of Pediatrics
3. National Center for Health Statistics, Monthly Vital Statistics
Report, Vol. 45, #11 (S) 2. June 12, 1997.
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Washington State
Safety Laws:
Think First wants you to know some important
Washington State Safety Laws
Washington State Seatbelt Law
– Click-It or Ticket
In June 2002, Washington enacted a primary seatbelt law for
everyone. Motorist can be pulled over and ticketed if the driver
or passenger is not wearing a seatbelt, even if no other law
is violated. The law is a primary offense and is subject to
a traffic infraction penalty of an $86 ticket.
For information on new laws affecting Washington State Drivers
and information about Click It or Ticket, please visit: http://www.dol.wa.gov/ds/newlaws.htm
Teens Graduated Licensing Program
in Washington State
For information about Washington State Drivers Licenses Restrictions
for Teens, please visit: http://www.dol.wa.gov/ds/teen.htm
Washington State Booster Seat Law
On July 1, 2002, Washington's new Child Restraint Law went
into effect. This law, also known as the Anton Skeen Act, is
one of the strongest child restraint laws in the nation. It
requires the use of booster seats for older children. In 2000,
Washington was the first state in the nation to pass this type
of law.
As of July 27, 2003, tickets cost $101.00 for each improperly
restrained child, including if the child safety seat harness
is not buckled, or if the older child has put the shoulder belt
behind his back.
For more information on key provisions of the booster seat
law and how to correctly install them please visit: http://depts.washington.edu/booster/anton_skeen_bill.htm
For information on how to get Booster Seat Coupons for Target
stores visit: http://depts.washington.edu/booster/coupons.htm
Seattle Bike Helmet Law
After August 17, 2003, bicyclists in Seattle found not wearing
a bike helmet while riding a bike will be cited for violating
the bike helmet regulation and will receive a $30 fine.
Several studies have shown that legislation in combination
with education increases helmet usage and decreases head injuries,
and bike helmets reduce head injuries by 65 - 85%.
Seattle is now joining the growing list of communities with
bike helmet regulations. Many communities in Washington State
have recognized the importance of bike helmet ordinances and
regulations as part of a sound injury prevention strategy.
For more information about the Seattle Helmet Law, please
visit: http://www.metrokc.gov/health/news/03071801.htm
For information on where you can find low cost of free bike
helmets in Seattle and King County please visit: http://www.metrokc.gov/health/injury/helmets.htm
How to Correctly Fit a Bike Helmet Brochure- please feel free
to print this out for yourself and others: How
to Fit a Bike Helmet.pdf
* Check with your local community to see if there are bike
helmet regulations and ordinances
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